A member asked:

If you have unprotected sex while having herpes but not during an outbreak, can you still transmitt it?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: It is still possible to transmit the virus even if you are not having an outbreak currently.

Answered 2/9/2012

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Yes: Yes, it is still possible to transmit the virus even when a person does not have an active outbreak. However it is, of course, much less likely and often occurs prior to an outbreak. Some will describe a tingling or burning sensation in the area where they usually have a lesion develop. If this occurs - abstain!

Answered 8/13/2017

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Yes: Yes, if for no other reason than not all hepres 'outbreaks' are noticed by the afflicted!

Answered 6/16/2012

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