
To Transmit Herpes U Can Have Sex Without Condom As

Question: to transmit herpes u can have sex without condom as long as there is no flare up correct??
Brief Answer:
The transmission could happen even without present of skin lesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should know that genital herpes(HSV 2) usually could be transmitted during an unprotected sexual intercourse and specialy during an herpes outbreak .
But some times the transmission could happen even without present of skin lesion (herpes outbrakes).
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
The transmission could happen even without present of skin lesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You should know that genital herpes(HSV 2) usually could be transmitted during an unprotected sexual intercourse and specialy during an herpes outbreak .
But some times the transmission could happen even without present of skin lesion (herpes outbrakes).
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad

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