How can a girl give herpes to guy when she has no symptoms?

It is possible for a girl to give herpes to a guy even if she has no symptoms. This is because herpes can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, even if there are no visible sores or lesions. This is known as asymptomatic shedding, and it is estimated that up to 50% of people with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and 20% of people with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) can shed the virus without having any symptoms.

Asymptomatic shedding is most likely to occur during the first few months after a person is infected with herpes, but it can also occur at any time during the course of the infection. This is why it is important to practice safe sex, even if you do not have any symptoms of herpes.

To reduce the risk of transmitting herpes to a partner, it is important to:

* Use condoms during sex. Condoms are the most effective way to protect yourself from STDs, including herpes.

* Avoid sex during outbreaks. If you have an outbreak of herpes, avoid sex until the sores have completely healed.

* Talk to your partner about herpes. It is important to talk to your partner about your herpes status, even if you do not have any symptoms. This will help to prevent them from becoming infected.

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