- Male
- 32 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've just gotten over a bout of chickenpox and it seems like I'm all cured now after about 15 days. I'm wondering how long I should wait before it's safe to have sex with my wife. What do you think?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
yes you can do because Chickenpox is contagious for one to two days before the appearance of the rash and until the blisters have dried and become scabs.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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