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Me and my partner have herpes. would having unprotected sex make things worse?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

HERPES IN PARTNERS: YES, UNPROTECTED SEX WILL MAKE IT WORSE. WHY NOT HOLD OFF UNTL ALL IS CLEARED UP. BEST LUCK

Answered 8/2/2015

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