Does Sex Help When You're Sick?
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Find out how common respiratory illnesses are spread and what the risks are to you and your partner if you have sex while either of you is sick.
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Lauren Schlanger, MD - Verywell Health
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Sex While Sick - Should You Do It?
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Cold and Flu Symptoms
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Kristina Herndon, RN - Verywell Health
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Does Sex Help When You're Sick?
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Sex While Sick - Should You Do It?
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The Least Germy Way to Have Sex When You're Sick, by Brittany Risher
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