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Couple with Herpes
We are a couple who became infected with herpes at the same time. Following a course of Aciclovir, she no longer has symptoms but he still has sores present on the penis. The sores have scabbed over and look to be healing - is it safe to have sex without a condom during this time? Or is she at risk of re-infection or a flare-up?
there's not a risk of reinfection but you want to wait until the skin has returned to normal . Having sex too early can cause more pain which I know neither of you wants.
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I would just wait til they are completely gone. Though, why don't you use Aciclovir too? Or another type surpressive medication?
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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.
