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I have herpes, never an outbreak, diagnosed 4+ years ago. can i spread it through dry humping/grinding with someone? we both had our underwear on.

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Unlikely: I assume that it was a blood test showing esposure and with no outbreaks .So there was no fluid and very minimal skin contact,the odds are greatly in your favor that there was no kind of transmission,

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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A member asked:

I have herpes, never an outbreak, diagnosed 4+ years ago. can i spread it through dry humping/grinding with someone? we both had our underwear on.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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