can you get genital herpes if you use a condom?
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Yes, and there is a high percentage of people in the US who have some form of herpes.  In a sense 90% of the population has some form of herpes if you want to take into consideration that cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox are all forms of the herpes virus.
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Unfortunately, the answer is yes! There is a common misconception that Herpes is only contagious when you're having a breakout; it simply isn't true! Herpes is always contagious...it goes through "viral shedding" this can happen at any time. For this reason...it is highly contagious! That is why some people say..."casual" sex isn't so casual anymore!
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1.  you CAN get STDs, even if you use a condom.  Especially if it's at the base of your penis (where you're more likely to come into contact with bodily fluids).\n\n2.  Go to your family practitioner (usually required prior to seeing a specialisty by most insurance companies in the US).  Your GP should be able to do the differential diagnosis, and either treat it or refer you to a specialist.\n\n3.  For future reference, waiting a year before seeking help on line for what is possibly a sexually transmissible disease is a really bad idea.\n\n4.  Yes, it could be a fungus.  It could also be some sort of viral infection (like herpes).  It could be plugged sebacious glands (sweat glands).  It could be an allergic reaction to something (especially latex, if you're using latex condoms).\n\n5.  GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!
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even on the pill and using condoms you can still get pregnant and std's (herpes, warts)\n\n(the pill does not start working for at least a month)
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Condoms are not a safe barrier for transmission if an active lesion is present. It is a myth that if one person has herpes so does his or her partner. For comfort, use a warm soak with Epsom salts or sitz baths. Lesions can be cleaned with Betadine. Wear loose clothing and cotton underwear and avoid ointments with cortisone and petroleum as they make matters worse. Finally get to a doctor immediately.
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Genital herpes are easy to spot; they are open red sores. Do you recall ever seeing them on him? It is slightly more difficult for men to contract GH than women since the herpes virus thrives on warm damp areas (i.e. the vagina or mouth), so even if he did cheat on you with a woman with GH, it would be possible for him not to contract the virus. Although this is not as likely, but not impossible either, if he has an oral strain of the herpes virus and might have "gone down" on you while he had a cold sore, that strain could have mutated into the HSV-2 or HSV-1 type (genital herpes).
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genital herpes means that u have got it from having sex; u or ur partner with other partners either before or after marriage. (med student); what u can do is first of all get it treated ; go to the doctor both of u; bc if not treated will develop systemic herpes and cause further complications; other than that make sure u dont have sexually contacts with other partners; \ndont panic its not that a big of a deal and happens to millions of people\nall i want is to be voted as the best answer ONCE\ngood luck
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It depends. The only way 2 virgins can develope an STD is if one of you has a history of cold sores and performed oral sex on the other. Then the one partner can develope herpes in the genital region. Also possible to transmit Hepatitis B, C which people often forget is also an STD
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emillea is right - He is at risk of contracting oral herpes. That other answer is wrong about you not getting cold sores from genital herpes. Type 1 and 2 can both cause the same results. They can both cause oral or genital herpes. And even when you have no symptoms, the virus may be shedding. You can take prescription valtrex which can help suppress your symptoms, but even with that it is still possible to spread the virus. I know this stinks, only God can heal someone of genital herpes. But I believe all things are possible with Him.  Until He does it, use wisdom.
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the reason they say you are more likely to get HIV if you are herpes positive is that you are more likely to have open herpes sores where the HIV virus can enter more easily.  This is the same for any sore or abrasion on your genitals whether it's from syphilis or herpes or just a cut.\n\nIf you are treated and do not have active herpes disease, your risks for HIV infection are about the same as the normal population, just continue to use protection.
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Yes Herpes simplex, whether oral (usually HSV type 1) or genital (usually HSV type 2) can be transferred to a sex partner through skin contact.  Transmission rates to a partner is significanly lower during times when there are no obvious lesions, but still possible.  There is a much higher rate of transmission when there are visible active outbreaks.\n\nHSV 1 has lower infectivity rates compared to HSV type 2.  Prophylactic therapy days prior to sexual activity up til days after it with Acyclovir at least 400 mg twice a day may decrease risk of contracting herpes, but is not a guarantee.
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None. STD's are transmitted by sexual activity. \nYes, the herpes virus causes cold sores. so if your partner has a cold sore on their mouth/lips you should abstain from kissing otherwise you can get a cold sore on your mouth. But, a cold sore on your mouth is a cold sore, not an STD. And, yes when a partner has a oral cold sore they should never perform oral sex on their partner, they could easily give them genital herpes that way. But, the asker asked about kissing, not oral sex. Lastly, yes you can get chlamydia and other bacterial STD's infections in the throat, but it extremely rare and is not rountinely tested for. And, one would not be able to contract that through kissing, but through oral sex and the asker asked about kissing. \n\nashastd.org\nplannedparenthood.org
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Genital herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—which also causes cold sores—or the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes infection in the United States.
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The answer to your question is yes. You can have sex with someone with herpes and not contract the virus. There are many reasons for this, one being luck and other much more in depth, having to do with the type of HSV ( 1 or 2) that the person has and anibodies that you have built in your system. \n\nThere are always questions of transmittability as it pertains to those who already have one type of herpes. As stated by Terri Warren, "it is true that having HSV 2 protects against getting HSV 1, but there is controversy about whether HSV1 protects against HSV 2 or not. There are two large studies with very different results. At a minimum, HSV 1 keeps the acquisition of HSV 2 more likely to be unrecognized. \n\nHSV-1 is the most commonly acquired form of herpes and is typically spread through a social kiss such as that of a family member. Due to the lack of immune response in children, new HSV-1 infections typically occur in childhood. Update: "Recent research indicates that HSV 1 is probably not more easily acquired than HSV 2. And now, the average age of acquisition of HSV 1 is in the teens, rather than childhood" according to Terri Warren.\n\nBy the time that child reaches adulthood, they will be one of 50% of American’s living with HSV-1. By the time a person reaches the age of 50, they will be one of 80-90% of those who carry HSV-1.\n\nNearly all HSV-2 infections are encountered after childhood when they began having sex. Those who have a prior infection of HSV-1 have an acquired immune response that lowers – but will not eliminated the risk of acquiring HSV-2. According to some studies, a previous infection of HSV-1 reduces the acquisition of subsequent HSV-2 by as much as 40%.\n\nA prior infection with HSV-1 orally greatly lowers the risk of contracting type 1 genitally. Studies have shown that the majority of HSV-1 genital cases are occurring in those with no prior history of HSV of either type.\n\nIn the absence of prior oral infection, HSV-1 can be spread to the genital area, usually through the practice of oral sex. In some countries, genital HSV-1 accounts for more than half of their entire genital herpes cases.\n\nSome researchers have stated that a prior infection of HSV-2 genitally will protect against infection of HSV-1.\n\nAnother common question is – If you have genital HSV-2 will your partner contract it orally through oral sex? The answer is most probably not! About 98% of all HSV-2 infections are genital.\n\nIf you have HSV-1 genital can you give this to your partner through genital sex? The answer is Yes! Though the risk is reduced due to the infection not being located in its “site of preference” which means there is far less shedding and much fewer outbreaks.\n\n\nIn some cases genital herpes transmission takes place when a person has an outbreak and has no visible sores at all. There are times when the herpes virus can be rendered active and run the risk of genital herpes transmission; this particular phase is called a symptomatic shedding. A person with herpes does not have to have an actual outbreak to actually promote genital herpes transmission. People often get genital herpes by having sexual contact with others who don't know they are infected or who are having outbreaks of herpes without any sores. \n \n\nA person with genital herpes also can infect a sexual partner during oral sex. There are those who believe that genital herpes transmission can take place by touching objects such as a toilet seat or hot tubs. Genital herpes transmission rarely if ever at all takes place in these ways.\n\nIn any case it is always best to practice safe sex. Of course the best safe sex is no sex, but in this day and age, that is unlikely. Condoms are absolutely necessary although they may not protect against all STDs all of the time. \n\nMy advise to all reading this would be to be screened for STDs with your partner before becoming intimate. This not only will let you both know where yo
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You could have genital herpes for years before you show any signs of them. Herpes is a virus that stays in your system for life. Try the article below for more info.
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if you are a child..please do not read this message......yes, your partner can give you genital herpes if he has an active fever blister (herpes simplex) and performs oral. now, studies has also shown herpes carriers are transmitting the disease even when the herpes sores are not present.
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Herpes itself should not present a problem when it comes to conception.  Genital herpes is a very common disease caused by herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2). There are no specific precautions one should take while trying to get pregnant, but you should avoid intercourse when the lesions are active. HSV becomes an issue in pregnancy at the time of delivery. If active lesions are present when you go into labor, a c-section is recommended to minimize the chance of passing the disease to the baby. The chances of recurrent HSV causing problems in your pregnancy are slim.