| Re: Genital Herpes contagious? Quote:
Originally Posted by whoaminow Hey I just told my man that I have Genital herpes. we have not had intercourse and I need to understand how I can protect him best. He is very nervous, understandably. | There are a few things you can do .. always use protection.. you can also go on suppressive therapy if you do both of these things you will put him at a 1% risk per year @ having sex 2 times a week.
Some couples will take it a step further and let the man keep his boxers on in addition to using a condom..but i honestly do not feel like that is the best route (i know it makes me feel dirty) but to each is own
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*Please remember you can still transmit (even when no signs)& catch herpes even while using a condom since it is transmitted from skin to skin contact or from sore secretions not inanimate objects*
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