Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Protected sex is generally considered to be safe particularly with regard to HIV and STD s like syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia. However genital herpes, genital warts, and genital herpes can still be transmitted because a condom does nt always completely cover the infected skin and these STD s can be acquired by genital rubbing during sexual act. Therefore, if you ever notice genital growths or erosions or ulcers, you must immediately see a skin specialist. Kissing is not a risk factor for STD s Even though it was a protected sexual encounter and therefore chances of HIV are negligible. I would still suggest that for your own peace of mind you should get yourself tested for STD s including HIV at appropriate intervals. Testing for Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can be earliest at 2 weeks; HIV and VDRL at 1 month initially and then repeat tested at 3 months. Regards