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Herpes other parts pf body
Recently had a sexual encounter where the other person kissed and moved their tongue around on my (hairy) chest area. I dont know what their history is. Is there a chance of herpes being transmitted to my body through this activity?
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No, the skin is too thick for the virus to penetrate. Herpes is transmitted by kissing, oral, vaginal and anal sex. The mouth, genitals and anal areas are all mucus membranes - the thinner, moist skin - and the virus can penetrate that.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
