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A member asked:

I have reached third base with my boyfriend. but not indulged in sexual intercourse. need i worry about developing any infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends: For instance, genital herpes can shed virus even when there aren't active lesions.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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