Are there any **reasonably** safe ways to perform oral sex on a woman with genital herpes?
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Use a dental dam. You can buy them online, at an adult shop, or occasionally at medical supply stores.\n\nIt's a sheet of latex original designed for dentists (they poke a hole in it, fit your tooth that they're working on through the hole, then spread the rest over your mouth to protect the rest)\n\nYou would hold that over her vagina and labia, get as big of a sheet as they come in, then put something tasty on the other side and go to town.
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Almost all. so use condom.female condom is better.\nsifilis,wart,herpes,granuloma,tinea
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Yes you can. \nThey are both caused by the Herpes Simplex virus (HSV). Usually a cold sore is Herpes Simplex Type 1, genital herpes is Herpes Simplex Type 2. Unfortunately you can cross-infect, getting HSV1 on the genitals or genital herpes on the lips. I am sure you can imagine how.\nOnly about a quarter of Americans over the age of 12 have no antibodies against one of the two (standard test for exposure and infection).\nHSV1 is extremely prevalent (very easy to pass on, quite innocently, just by an injudicious kiss to a baby). Most everybody (up to 90% of the population) has antibodies against HSV1 by the time they're 50.\nAbout 20 to 30% of the population has antibodies against HSV2, more women than men (infection is easier for females), but HSV1 is fast becoming a major cause of genital herpes.\nSo if you want to be sure - don't date anyone with herpes (but you might of course have it yourself). At least, do not ever have oral intercourse when you have a cold sore. \nI hope this helps.
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You can get herpes, if she has herpes type 1, as has already been mentioned, and if she has oral gonorrhea or chlamydia, you can get that too.
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HIv/Aids is a puzzle in our society, saliva transfer is highly unlikey but does exsist. Any open sores or cuts maybe you bit your jawl there is a possiblity. Herpes YES. Oral sex is being offered up as a safe way to avoid the issues of PVI ( penile vaginal intercourse) but that is not the case. While you may likely not get AIDS or HIV you will probably get Herpes or other Viruses. Use a dental dam or other protective products, have yourself and partner tested regularly for STD's. Your best resource is your doctor.
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Well...\n\nIt's actually not that difficult. It's a risk that you'll need to take but by being extra careful there's a good chance he will not get it from you.\n\n1. Try to be as aware as possible regarding your body. Check the areas that you usually get the sores often. You'll have to use the frequency that you get them as a guide for this. Some people don't have outbreaks for months while others it's more like a weekly thing.\n\n2. Get a prescription drug like Valtrex. Drugs can diminish the number of outbreaks you have so the window of opportunity is larger.\n\n3. Always wash your hands thoroughly after touching your genitals/bottom, etc.\n\n4. Use separate washcloths and towels. Never let him use the same towel that you do. It's very rare but an active sore can transmit the virus by way of towels, and similar.\n\nAlso, please ignore the foolish/stupid/mean answers on this page. Herpes is not the plague, it's actually VERY COMMON, especially in the United States. Artificial insemination is a great answer, except that it is very expensive and mostly unnecessary.\n\nAnd... for the people that misunderstood your question and thought you were referring to giving birth... there is absolutely no need to have a C section unless your OBGYN recommends it based on your history.
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you can get herpes and Mano that i know of
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First does your boyfriend know that you have genital herpes? Just because he wore a condom doesn't mean that he didn't catch herpes Whether you have symptoms or not, you can still transmit the infection. If you are sexually active, condoms can help reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of spreading HSV.\n\nGenital herpes (also called HSV infection) is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may cause skin blisters and sores in the genital area, but often causes no visible symptoms. It is possible to get genital herpes through sexual contact with an infected person even if he or she has no symptoms. \n\nI hope this helps...Be careful sweety
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I have no idea how to have "sefe" sex, but it has been rumored that abstinence is the best way to practice "safe" sex.  I prefer the condom method.
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Yes you can if the cold sore is in the active stage.  Herpes is contagious so anyone with a cold sore should not engage in oral sex without using a condom or dental dam.  You should also not share food, drinking glasses nor kiss her on the lips when she has a cold sore.
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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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All the same ones you can get from vaginal or anal sex.  The probability of say HIV/AIDS, or other fluid transmitted disease is low but can happen. It is most dangerous if you have open sores in or near your mouth.  Other things like herpes, gonorrhoea and such can be transmitted to the mouth or around the mouth.  Advise is to be sure of your partners STD status and use protection for all sexual activity.\n\nTerry
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Women with the herpes virus infection can have healthy children despite the infection, and the risk of transmission to the foetus or newborn baby is low, especially if the infection is acquired before or during the first half of the pregnancy. It is important to know that women may shed the virus with or without symptoms and that they are infectious despite the lack of obvious symptoms. Your partner should do a blood test for the herpes virus and if he is negative, then you should consistently use condoms or dental dams.  \nI found this site, you can read more about it.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/genital_herpes/hw264763.asp
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Don't do any activities like this with someone who has the HIV virus. It's not safe. A "rubbing session" will most certainly lead to "other sessions"...
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Always use protection. Women who have sex with women sometimes think that protection isn't needed, but it is. \n\nMake sure to use a dental dam (a long square peace of thin Latex)\n\nAsk her to mow the lawn if the hair is a prob.
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1. Herpes is spread by direct skin to skin contact. Unlike a flu virus that you can get through the air, herpes spreads by direct contact, that is, directly from the site of infection to the site of contact. For example, if you have a cold sore and kiss someone, you can transfer the virus to their mouth. Similarly, if you have active genital herpes and have vaginal or anal intercourse, you can give your partner genital herpes. Finally, if you have a cold sore and put your mouth on your partners genitals (oral sex), you can give your partner genital herpes. \n\n2.Although there is no cure for herpes, some drugs have been effective in reducing the frequency and duration of outbreaks. It might be a good idea to discuss options with your doctor. \n\nDuring an outbreak, keep the infected area as clean and dry as possible. This will help your natural healing processes. Some doctors recommend warm showers in order to cleanse the infected area. Afterwards, towel dry gently, or dry the area with a hair dryer on a low or cool setting. To prevent chaffing, some people also find it helpful to avoid tight-fitting undergarments. Most creams and lotions do no good and may even irritate. \n\nFinally, a healthy immune system may be important in controlling the virus. Don't ignore the need for proper nutrition, exercise, and rest.
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Yes, and transmission through sexual contact is the most common form of transmission for adults...so play safe.