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If I have genital herpes, can I pass it to a partner by performing oral sex on him? Can he get it by performing oral sex on me?

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Hello,

Welcome to Just Answer. If you have genital herpes, you cannot pass it by performing oral sex on someone. However, they can get it if they perform oral sex on you. It requires touch of the infected area to pass the infection.

 

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