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I am allergic to penicillin (female) and my partner (male) is taking an antibiotic that is a form of penicillin can we have sex without me having a reaction? is using a condom safer than not using one in this situation?

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Using a condom would be safer. It would be useful to have antihistaminic and an EpiPen on hand, just in case. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 2/7/2023

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