2007-03-01 01:44:26 · 10 answers · asked by Alec Y 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Anyone can contract genital herpes. It doesn't affect a particular group of people more than another group.
Abstinence is the only thing that is 100% effective. Using condoms and safe sex practices HELPS, but is not 100% effective. Things can happen, such as a condom breaking. Even people who use condoms and practice safe sex can still contract the virus. Genital herpes is an STD that can be spread by DIRECT skin to skin contact. So, even if the guy is wearing a condom, it is only covering his penis and not the whole genital area. Just the rubbing back and forth of the genital area during sex can spread the virus, even if a condom is used.
2007-03-02 00:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 08:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 16:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Kelli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's my understanding that women are more susceptable to genital herpes than men. But of course both sexes can get it.
Everyone is at risk for oral herpes which can be spread from sharing a glass with someone, kissing, etc. Genital herpes can not be spread this way. Oral herpes can also be spread to the genitals through oral sex even when no sores are present. And genital herpes can be spread to the mouth.
If you don't know your partners sexual history (which you should but you can never be 100% sure unless you see someone's test results) you should always use condoms for intercourse as well as oral sex.
2007-03-04 13:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any one person or group of people has a higher chance of contracting herpes. It is not genetic, it is sexually transmitted. Your chance of getting herpes would only depend on taking responsibility for your own sexuality: 1. Do you know the sexual history of your partner(s)? 2. Do you use protection (both condoms and dental dams)
2007-03-01 08:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
people have many different views on genital herpies some say it can be helped others say it cant but for example if you meet someone your not going to check if they have a cold sore r u i think the answer to your question is yes and no some people r prone to cold sores others dont get them at all but if you are daft and dont protect yourself then yes you will end up with them people who are not self aware are more likely to get them
2007-03-01 01:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, those who have unprotected sex with people who have herpes. You see, i'm one of the rare ones who'll never have it because I don't allow myself to be exposed to it.
2007-03-01 02:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by bluegrass 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes. if you or someone you know has AIDS or HIV, or a low immune system. or you are with some one has herpes
2007-03-01 02:33:37 · answer #8 · answered by peanut 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
~The people who have a lot of sex, who use unprotected sex, and hookers.~
2007-03-01 01:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
sexually promiscous individuals
2007-03-04 13:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by lagtokz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋