2006-11-14 02:26:07 · 8 answers · asked by nimbus72586 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Genital ulcer diseases can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. Correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of genital herpes only when the infected area or site of potential exposure is protected. Since a condom may not cover all infected areas, even correct and consistent use of latex condoms cannot guarantee protection from genital herpes.
Persons with herpes should abstain from sexual activity with uninfected partners when lesions or other symptoms of herpes are present. It is important to know that even if a person does not have any symptoms he or she can still infect sex partners. Sex partners of infected persons should be advised that they may become infected. Sex partners can seek testing to determine if they are infected with HSV. A positive HSV-2 blood test most likely indicates a genital herpes infection.
The best answer is to be in one relationship with just one partner, having multiple partners especially with unprotected sex is just asking for the law of averages to catch up with you.
2006-11-14 02:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by redondo69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-02 10:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by Erik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 02:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by Dorothy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Condoms only protect the penis and shaft. A person with herpes produces sores within the entire genital region. Even when an outbreak is not present, the skin along the outer region makes contact with the outer region of the non infected person.
Our skin consist of pores and open wide when heated. Sweat is a part of that heat and these pores are open during sexual intercourse. Therefore, when the two regions make contact, the non infected person can still become infected.
2006-11-14 02:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.....if the person you are with has an outbreak at that time.....you can be at risk with or without the condom.. Avoid having sex during an outbreak. Herpers can be anywhere in that region.....be careful....
P.S. You should always practice safe sex...
2006-11-14 02:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. If your partner isn't having an outbreak, and the condom stays intact, then it's usually sufficient in protecting you. However, if she is having an outbreak, WHY THE HELL ARE YOU HAVING SEX WITH HER, YOU DUMB ****?
2006-11-14 02:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by togashiyokuni2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They reduce the risk. But only the penis is covered, and sores can be in a larger area, so there is still the possibility of skin to skin contact that will spread the virus.
2006-11-14 05:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At climax when both become vigorous, condoms may get dislocated and cause such problems!
2006-11-14 03:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋