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How Can HSV2 Be Prevented?

A girl I recently started seeing told me she had HSV2. She said that she has been on a suppressive medication since she found out, January 2014, and hasn t had an outbreak since. My question is, are there any other preventative measures i can take besides the obvious use of a condom? I ve been trying to wash myself immediately after but worry that I m hurting her feelings. Is washing off even doing anything? And, how likely is it for me to get infected if I m not using a condom and she has no visible symptoms?
posted on Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Hey thanks for your faith in the health care magic.i have gone through your question and understood your problem.
he only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting herpes:

Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results;
Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex.

Herpes symptoms can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered by a latex condom. However, outbreaks can also occur in areas that are not covered by a condom so condoms may not fully protect you from getting herpes
take care.
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How Can HSV2 Be Prevented?

Hey thanks for your faith in the health care magic.i have gone through your question and understood your problem. he only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting herpes: Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results; Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex. Herpes symptoms can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered by a latex condom. However, outbreaks can also occur in areas that are not covered by a condom so condoms may not fully protect you from getting herpes take care.