A member asked:

Is it possible to get genital herpes from masturbating when having a cold sore? (i used my own saliva)

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Yes: It is possible to self inoculate. The classic place is on the finger to get what is called a herpetic whitlow, a painful infection on the hand.

Answered 3/16/2016

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