Is Protected Sex Advisable When Diagnosed With Herpes?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

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Question : I have a woman that I'm going out with that has herpes WE talked about having sex is using a condom enough to be safe

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Condom is safe and protective, don't share fluids.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. using condoms will protect the genitals and is safe. but if you shared excretions even by kisses, using your tongue or nipple stimulation those will lead to herpes as well.

So stay protected use condom and do not share any bodily fluids until she recovers from Herpes completely.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

regards
Khan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar