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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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What are the chances of getting genital herpes from unprotected sex once with a partner who is not having an outbreak & takes suppressing medication?
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I get cold sores occasionally. Can I infect male genitals with herpes by giving unprotected oral sex, if I do NOT have an outbreak at the time?
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A member asked:
If i did catch hsv2 from my girlfriend (i knew she had it but still had sex during and nonduring outbreak) can we continue to have unprotected sex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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