Is there any way to prevent transmission? Any suggestions, anything? Thanks....
2007-03-25 06:17:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
If you chose to date someone with genital herpes there is ALWAYS going to be a chance you can contract the virus. It doesn't matter how careful you are or if you use condoms every single time. There is STILL going to be a chance.
There are certain precautions you can take to help prevent the spread of it, but this is not always 100% effective.
1. ALWAYS use a condom. Unfortunately, genital herpes is a STD that can be spread by direct skin to skin contact. So, even if the guy is wearing a condom just the skin to skin contact of the genital areas rubbing back and forth during sex is enough to cause a person to contract genital herpes.
2. Make sure the person is taking their medication. This HELPS prevent outbreaks and the spread of genital herpes. Again, this is not 100% effective, but it helps.
3. NEVER have sex or do anything sexual when the person is on an outbreak. Genital herpes can be spread if the person is on an outbreak or not, but chances of a person contracting the virus when the other person is having an outbreak is greater then when they are not on an outbreak.
I have had genital herpes for 6 years now. My ex boyfriend and I dated for 4 years and he never contracted the virus from me! But, my current fiance contracted the virus from me about 3 months after we started having sex.
There are ways to prevent it, but it's not always a guarantee. Remember, herpes is NOT deadly and does not cause any health problems like sterility. If anything it's more of an annoyance or inconvenience. The outbreaks are painful, but they heal! Be careful and be safe! Good luck!
2007-03-25 09:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-09 01:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-13 09:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can date someone but you must be cautious. The Herpes virus can not be cured but it can be managed. Safer sex methods are a must but will not eliminate the possibility of transmission 100%. I suggest If you are going to have sex do not do so during a breakout. Sometimes you will be able to see little blister like eruptions on the genitals or anal area. They may also be visable on the lip or mouth area. Be warned though they are not always apparent during an outbreak. The outbreaks can be more prevenlent with exposure to stress, alcohol, fatigue, or even sunburn. After intercourse you can immediately wash the area to try and decrease the possibility of transmission. While there is no cure for Herpes it can be managed and kept in check with medication. Acyclovir can be gotten with a perscription from your doctor. If you take precautions and "play safer" you will greatly reduce the chance of it spreading, however the only way to insure you don't get it would be to remain abstinent. Good luck and be safe and honest with your partner.
2007-03-25 06:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by Man_in_Japan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is contagious, and incurable.
Using a condom will help prevent transmission. The person with the Herpes should be on the Anti-viral drug VALTREX to help decrease the number of 'outbreaks' and to reduce the chances of transmission.
There is something called viral shedding which can occur even with no visible outbreak. There are studies that show you can get Herpes even without visible signs of an outbreak.
DO NOT be afraid to date someone with Herpes. You can, and many people do have good sexual relationships with one partner having Herpes, and the other never getting it.
You must practice safe sex, including all types of oral sex.
Speak to a qualified Physician for more in depth info.
2007-03-25 06:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2015-09-25 21:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Connie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RUN FOR THE HILLS
Hi, I'm a 30 year old Teacher and I am here to tell you you are NOT SAFE when dating someone with genital herpes. I do not have herpes, but I am educated about sexually transmitted diseases since I used to work in the health field.
Herpes is a highly contagious disease because it is caught from SKIN TO SKIN contact. Unlike HIV and other STD's, you can still catch the disease even if a condom is being used-- because the herpes bumps are usually present on parts of the penis and vagina that are NOT covered by the condom. People can contract herpes if they touch a persons genitals and then rub their eye or other parts of their body. I've seen photos of people with herpes on their face, arms, mouth, etc.
You can also catch herpes if you have sex when a person is NOT having an outbreak. Keep in mind that if you are dating someone, you will find that condoms break fairly often.
My 50 year old aunt just contracted Herpes from her boyfriend of 6 years. This had been the most painful thing she has experinced in her life. She has lots of outbreaks and the lesions cause extreme pain. Her boyfriend has dumped her, and she wishes she had dumped him years ago before this happened to her--now its too late.
My advise is for you to run for hills, and get as far away from this guy as possible. People who have herpes need to date other people who have herpes. This relationship is NOT worth you having a disease that will affect you for the Rest Of Your Life. There is No Cure for herpes and you get outb breaks for the Rest of your life!!!!
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU IN THE HERPES PHOTOS BELOW.
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These people can give me "thumbs down" all day long, but even the lady below me admits that she just gave her fiance herpes after 3 months!! There is NO way to completely protect yourself. Herpes is a MISERABLE, PAINFUL disease--my Aunt is suffering from it now.
2007-03-25 06:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
herpes can be transmitted although u put on a condom, because it just can get its way to you by eating her out or licking her down there
2007-03-25 06:25:09 · answer #8 · answered by Tom S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know it is extremely contagious. Like chicken pox.
Take care. Read these:
http://www.google.com/search?q=herpes&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA
2007-03-25 06:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the person has herpes dont go in sexual contact what so ever,you might get them if u kiss and do it.
2007-03-25 06:21:04 · answer #10 · answered by Cassie S 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋