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My roommate was recently diagnosed with herpes. What can I do to protect myself without making her feel alienated?

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Dr. Sophia Yen (Adolescent Medicine board certified, pediatrician) answered
Was it of the mouth or of the genitals? If it is the genitals, don't touch her genitals!  But you don't have to worry about sharing the toilet, shower, etc. Perhaps don't share bar of soap if you use that to wash your genitals...

If it is of the mouth, then don't kiss her. don't share drinks with her. 80% of us will get herpes of the mouth before we die. You might already have it and just not know it...
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