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Q: if i have oral herpes and i perform oral sex on my partner can they get genital herpes?

 

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8/23/08 6:16pm

Yes they can.......

HSV-1 which is "cold sores" can cause genital herpes, use an unlubercated condom, cut it open and use it as a barrier. Also ask your doctor if it's safe when your not having an outbreak.

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By bezal916— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 08/20/08