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Q: I am a woman with genital herpes. If i give my boyfriend oral sex can i infect him???

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5/25/08 1:40pm

you can infect him only if a cold sore or herpes virus appears on the lip. If it is present on the lip or mouth then it is a great chance u can infect him

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