Question 1

how effective are condoms in preventing the spread of genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

About 70%: Most  sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted by body fluids. On  the other hand herpes is located on the skin of penis and also scrotum, groin, etc. So the condoms will prevent about 70-80% of the cases.

Question 2

i have genital herpes. isn't it guaranteed that i'll pass it on even if i use condoms and daily suppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Genital Herpes: Herpes is getting more confusing the more we learn. There is still no test to predict when you are shedding virus and thus are contagious. If you have no sores you can't know where you are contagious. Suppressive therapy lowers risk to your partner by 50%.

Question 3

if i have have genital herpes but no symptoms, is it possible to transmit the disease while using a condom?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be..: No lesions and using a condom should keep from transmission during intercourse.

Question 4

if i have genital herpes but have never had symptoms can i spread it while using a condom? or is it only present in my excretions?

Accepted Answer

I think you mean..: That you are antibody positive.  You should be fine using barrier protection.

Question 5

do you think that i could get genital herpes if i let someone suck me without a condom?

Accepted Answer

If that person has : An active herpes lesion in the mouth or are secreting the herpes virus before they see the lesion then you could get herpes.

Question 6

is there a way to see if a man has genital herpes when not flared? i'm paranoid to sleep with people even though always use condoms. doesn't protect

Accepted Answer

Latex condoms: do protect. No,there is no way to tell if a man has genital herpes when he is in remission by visual inspection.

Question 7

is it possible to spread genital herpes even if your partner is wearing a condom?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: It depends on who is infected and where.  If the condom covers the infected skin on the male's penis then no.  If the condom is not covering where he is infected then yes.  If you have  vaginal herpes then his condom would protect him. If your herpes is not in the vagina then a condom would not protect him.

Question 8

can a girl get genital herpes if her male partner uses a condom and is taking medication?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: Condoms should generally protect you from genital herpes being transmitted to you by your partner, but condoms do break, they can leak around the edges, few people use them 100% of the time, and if he performs oral sex on you, you can get it that way.

Question 9

my boyfriend and i both  have genital herpes on our genitals if perform oral sex on without a condom can i catch it orally?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Herpes is also present in the mouth so transmission can occur with oral sex as well. It's best to practice good barrier protection during any sex.

Question 10

how long do i have to wait to get tested for genital herpes? it's been 7 weeks, is that enough time?  the condom broke with my boyfriend who is hsv2+

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: If you were going to get a primary herpetic genital infection it would already have occurred.  Testing will only tell you if you have previously been exposed, but will not tell you when or by whom. Some people may get the virus without developing symptoms and this is more true in women.

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If i have have genital herpes but no symptoms, is it possible to transmit the disease while using a condom?

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If i have genital herpes but have never had symptoms can i spread it while using a condom? or is it only present in my excretions?

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Do you think that i could get genital herpes if i let someone suck me without a condom?

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Is there a way to see if a man has genital herpes when not flared? i'm paranoid to sleep with people even though always use condoms. doesn't protect

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Is it possible to spread genital herpes even if your partner is wearing a condom?

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Can a girl get genital herpes if her male partner uses a condom and is taking medication?

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My boyfriend and i both have genital herpes on our genitals if perform oral sex on without a condom can i catch it orally?

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How long do i have to wait to get tested for genital herpes? it's been 7 weeks, is that enough time? the condom broke with my boyfriend who is hsv2+

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