Protection during sexual intercourse - Herpes Message Board

markmorley · 09-22-2008, 03:33 AM

Hi,

I am currently seeing a woman ( I am a male ) who has been honest enough to tell me that she has genital herpes. We have not had sexual relations yet, but they are destined to come about...! I really don't want to catch the virus and was wondering what safe measures I could take to avoid exposure. Would durex be enough? And what happens regarding oral sex? Would I stand the risk of contracting oral herpes?
Thanks for your help.
Matt.

BABYGIRL51 · 09-22-2008, 12:10 PM

Wat Virus Does She Have Hsv-1 Or Hsv-2 Hsv-1 Is Oral And Hsv-2 Is Genital But They Can Infect Both Places Both Diseases. You Should Use A Latex Condom And Have Her Take Valtrex It Cuts The Chances Of Spreading.