My boyfriend has genital herpes. Is it possible for me to still give him oral and not get it?

11/03/08

rachelle

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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

healthgal

If he wears a condom you reduce your risk considerably. If he does not - you are playing Russian roulette and the odds are sorely stacked against you. You are at high risk.

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