Having sex w/ a person who has herpes
I really like this girl but she has herpes. I know it can be spread through skin contact, so is there anything I can use with a condom to protect the base/ pubic area?
I really like this girl but she has herpes. I know it can be spread through skin contact, so is there anything I can use with a condom to protect the base/ pubic area?
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hey there ...
she can go on a suppresive therapy to reduce your risk of getting it ( and valtrex i think redusces that risk to as little as 4 % if used with a condom) .... it isn't so bad ...after years of having h the viral shedding (period when it is contageous) of an infected person is like 11-12 days per year ( i read that in a book called "Herpes Bible" written by a known std specailist) ...I have also read posts by couples (one + H one - H) where they would not use anything for years and one still remained uninfected (it all depends though on the asymptomatic shedding I think). One advice I can give you if you realy like this girl you should not let H stop you from being with her and possibly being happy becasue LOVE, true love, is hard to find and it is rare... so be careful but don't let a minor skin disorder scare you ;)
All I have said is based on research I have done on my own , I am not a doctor :)
best wishes!
thank you so much for your
thank you so much for your advice and wisdom, it was truly helpful!
the woman's condom
If you are really worried, the female condom covers more of the area. It is very unromantic, but it will protect you better... Just something to check out.