A member asked:

I am a 27 year old straight male and i contracted genital herpes 2 months ago. is it possible to pass on the virus even when i have no symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes-herpes is tricky: Most people don't have outbreaks once they acquire herpes-so hopefully that is you, since they can be painful and embarrassing. You might be a risk though, even WITHOUT obvious rashes/sores because of something called 'asymptomatic viral shedding'. The best thing is to TALK to your partner(s) AND use protection. Barrier protection isn't 100% though for a number of reasons. There are antivirals too

Answered 5/6/2016

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