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Is it to soon to have sex if i recently tested positive for hsv2 3 months ago? ive heard shedding is at its strongest the first few months and first year of infection. i am using protection and taking valacyclovir daily ?

Q: is it to soon to have sex if i recently tested positive for hsv2 3 months ago? ive heard shedding is at its strongest the first few months and first year of infection. i am using protection and taking valacyclovir daily ?

: Unless you have active herpes lesions sexual activity should be fine as you are also on oral preventative medication. A more pressing concern is unless the sexual partner is aware of your previous condition, ethically and as a common sexual courtesy, he/she needs to be informed of the same before "sharing bodily fluids".

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Unless you have active herpes lesions sexual activity should be fine as you are also on oral preventative medication. A more pressing concern is unless the sexual partner is aware of your previous condition, ethically and as a common sexual courtesy, he/she needs to be informed of the same before "sharing bodily fluids".

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 4/18/2022

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A member asked:

Is it to soon to have sex if i recently tested positive for hsv2 3 months ago? ive heard shedding is at its strongest the first few months and first year of infection. i am using protection and taking valacyclovir daily ?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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