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Herpes is a common skin disease that's caused by a virus and can affect your mouth and/or the area around the penis or vagina (genital), upper thighs or buttocks. You can be infected by:
Kissing someone with a cold sore
Oral, anal and vaginal sex
Touching any area infected with herpes
So yes, you can get it if you're not careful. Here is some additional information for you to look into.
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
Herpes is a common skin disease that's caused by a virus and can affect your mouth and/or the area around the penis or vagina (genital), upper thighs or buttocks. You can be infected by:
So yes, you can get it if you're not careful. Here is some additional information for you to look into.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Genital Herpes
Be well,
~Gillette
February 19, 2016 - 2:47pmThis Comment
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