Herpes Transmission: Can You Get It From Fingering?
Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). While it is possible to contract herpes from oral sex or sharing other objects that have come in contact with infected areas, it is not possible to contract herpes from being fingered.Herpes - Related Articles
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