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How long after a breakout is it okay to have sex again, I’ve seen 7 days once the breakout was cleared. Anyone given a difference answer??

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  • Livelife
    Livelife Guest

    Posted

    I have sex with my hsv negative partner when the symptoms have cleared up 

    So when there is no sign of the sores then that’s when I do it

    I don’t wait till 7 days after that

    I just do it when there’s no symptoms

    I have hsv2 and he’s remained negative 

  • maddy5683
    maddy5683 Guest

    Posted

    are you taking anti viral medication when you realize you have an outbreak ? 

    if so i have read that after 5 days of taking the anti viral that the medication is fully in your system and makes it less likely to give it to someone else. 

    my doctor has told me to take 3 anti virals a day as soon as i realize i have an outbreak for around 10 days. and my sore usually is gone by the 4th day fully. 

    • Guest
      Guest maddy5683

      Posted

      I’ve only had one outbreak and took valtrex but I don’t take it daily, everything is all cleared up
    • maddy5683
      maddy5683 Guest

      Posted

      if you took Valtrex and its all cleared up you will be okay to have sex but i do suggest to be on the safe side to use a condom, just incase x
  • laura42127
    laura42127 Guest

    Posted

    Hi 

    I have two large sores on my bum. One is open and weeping and one is scabbed. Could this be herpes?

    • maddy5683
      maddy5683 laura42127

      Posted

      i would suggest you go get the swobbed by your doctor that's the only way to know for sure.

    • laura42127
      laura42127 maddy5683

      Posted

      Thanks but I'm on holiday so I can't. Is there anyway to upload pictures on here ? 

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