A Question For People With Genital Herpes?
I just met a great guy, the only drawback is that he has genital herpes and I don’t, Is it possible for me never to get if we use a condom, or I will get it automatically.
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February 12th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
If you take the right precautions there is a chance of you not getting it. If you use condoms, he takes his Valtrex, and you do not have intercourse during a breakout then there is a small chance of you getting it. By taking the medication this reduces the possibility by about 50%. 15 – 20% of the time he will be “shedding”. This refers to the time the virus is active, but there is no visable symptoms. The medication will reduce this time by about 90%. This only leaves a small amount of time that you can actually get the virus. Just be smart about it and make sure to wash your hands and clean up afterwards! Good luck to you!
February 12th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Using a condom can make you less likely to get herpes when he doesn’t have signs of an out break. But you should know there is even a slight chance of getting herpes even if condoms are used. Herpes is passed usually through skin to skin contact during sex. Condoms don’t cover all areas that genital herpes can affect. There is also asymptomatic shedding to worry a little about, this is how people get herpes when there were no symptoms. But asymptomatic shedding only happens for a small number of days out of a year and it’s reduced if your partner is taking antiviral medication. Just remember never to have sex when he thinks he has or is getting an out break. Tell him to be honest with you and to let you know if one is happening so you can avoid sex. Wait until the out break is completely healed and gone before you have sex again.
You may end up getting it from him eventually, this is one of the risks that comes with herpes, if you can’t deal with that then be honest with him so that you don’t end up freaking out over him having herpes.
February 12th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Hello.
Ok so he has Genital Herpes, which means that skin-to-skin contact with the genital area poses a threat of transmission to you….Even if you use protection, there is still a chance of transmission from the rubbing of thighs..or touching of the genitals to any other areas of the body. Does he have frequent outbreaks? Does he take supression meds such as valtrex? It is ok to be with someone with this virus, but just be very aware of the risks, and make sure you educate yourself as much as possible before becoming intimate. Now if he hasn’t had an outbreak in a very long time, then the risk is lowered a bit…but I was told that still over time the chances increase with the increase of intercourse and touching of the genital area. There is a thing called “shedding” that is a way to transmit as well, with no signs of lesions or an outbreak…you never know when that happens. Protection is a GREAT way to reduce the risk of getting Herpes, and NO you shouldn’t get it right away, but if you are exposed it takes about 2-14 days to notice symptoms of an outbreak. So be aware of all the information! hope this helps!
February 13th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Does he have type 1 or 2?
Type 2 is usually passed genitally a lot easier because there are a lot more outbreaks.
Type one is a lot easier to not catch.
If you always use a condom you should be fine. just avoid having sex when he is having an outbreak.
If it makes you feel any better, I have type 1 genitally and i have been having unprotected sex (i am on birth control) with the same guy for about a year n a half now and i have not passed it to him.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:39 am
You can indeed remain HSV- if you protect yourself properly.
Never do anything if he has an outbreak, and when he doesn’t use condoms because, the virus can still spread.
You guys can go on with a normal relationship. Go to his doctor together and speak to him/her about the best ways to keep you from getting infected.
February 13th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Are u sure he’s such a “great guy” cuz whether u get it or not imagine how u would feel that u took that risk if he turns out to be a jerk……I say make him wait a loooooong time.
To ans ur ques….as long as u dont have intercourse immediately preceding, following and during an outbreak u should be fine but always protect urself with ANYBODY u have sex with.
Good luck
February 13th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
it is posible if he wares a condom, but condoms are safe for the most part. medication is the only way to reduce the chances of passing it on to you.