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Haven't Had An Outbreak Of Herpes For Years. Can I Have Sex Without Using A Condom?
Question: I haven't had a out break of herpes for over 20 years. Does this mean I still have the diease or is it cured? Or can I still expose my partner? I am 64 years old. Can I now have sex without using a condom?
Brief Answer:
CONDOMS SHOULD BE USED .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Herpes is an infection that lasts a lifetime.
You are lucky in having an outbreak - free life .
However, you can still be asymptomatic and continue to shed the herpes virus.
So yes, to answer your question, as long as you remain sexually active, please continue to use protection regularly, as you would otherwise definitely expose your partner to risk.
All the best, and please feel free to discuss further if you wish.
Good day.
CONDOMS SHOULD BE USED .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Herpes is an infection that lasts a lifetime.
You are lucky in having an outbreak - free life .
However, you can still be asymptomatic and continue to shed the herpes virus.
So yes, to answer your question, as long as you remain sexually active, please continue to use protection regularly, as you would otherwise definitely expose your partner to risk.
All the best, and please feel free to discuss further if you wish.
Good day.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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