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Can you get herpes from licking an armpit or other non-mucosal skin

I'm dating a woman who has tested positive for HSV 1 and 2. We have been very careful with the sexual contact - no direct kissing, no intercourse except with condom and me wearing some sort of undergarment.

However, I do have a question about me licking her skin such as armpit, neck, etc. Could I contract herpes this way? Even the slightest chance?
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3149845 tn?1506627771
noted so just be careful with any lip or genital sores are present
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I did several times. I am below 0.91 for both.

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3149845 tn?1506627771
You should also have a test because if you have hsv1 you are basicly immune to contracting it again so you could be more intimate with her.
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Both results from IGG test were 5.00+
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, no, not the slightest chance but has she been confirmed positive for both hsv1 and 2, if so what were her test results?
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15249123 tn?1478652475
No chance of acquiring hsv from those acts.
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