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Can u contact genital herpes when wearing a condemn?

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Possibly: It's possible, depending on where the partner's herpes lesion is that you may come in contact with, but condoms will greatly reduce the risk.

Dr Cheng and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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