Will a condom protect me if I know she has herpes?

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Vicky	No. And no. In this case, condoms 99.9 percent fail. Heck, if they fail to stop baby popping sometimes, why would it work for diseases? It won't. And the risk is definately NOT worth taking for one reason and one reason alone: herpes hurts... you'll never be able to pee without wanting to chop your penis off again. Is THAT worth it for a little fun in the sack? Noooope. But instead of telling you that you are afraid of getting and STD tell her and I quote: "We are really good friends, and I don't want to throw our perfect friendship for sex." She'll think you're sweet. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bc_munkee	No. It can be transmitted from the area surrounding the vagina/penis as well. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sissy	It is not a risk worth taking... I have known plenty of girls that have had sex and/or oral with a guys. They always say... "But I had a condom! I thought I was safe!" Then they wind up gettingf herpes around their mouths. If you love her, and don't mind havin herpes, you already know the answer. Since you called her a good friend, I assume that it's just friend with benefits. You weigh the options. As far as talking about it goes, you need to find a time when both of you are not stresed out to approach the subject. Ask her if she taking treatment? If not, I would suggest that you talk to her about it first. Tell her something along the lines that you want to make sure that she is ready, if having sex with you would make it worse for HER. Emphasize you care about her, because you do... right? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jelaine20022002	NO IT WILL NOT TOTALLY PROTECT. DONT DO IT!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pix	You need to wear more protection! A face mask! Steel toe capped boots. Goggles! Knee Pads! Ear Defenders! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

amylizwags	Herpes is not curable, but it is treatable. Condoms are something like 90% effective against STDs but there's always a risk. As to whether or not it's worth it, that is up to you. Think about future relationships. Is she the last woman you want to sleep with? If not, do you want to have to tell every other woman that you have herpes? If you decide to do it, get tested after so that you know whether or not you contracted the virus also. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EAJ	ill kid. are you really askin advice on the internet if you should nail a dirt leg or not??? lackin the back bone Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marcus93257	Your luck I am a Health Clinician. No, the condom will not protect you. Since the disease is can spread by skin on skin contact. This means even though you are wearing a condom your testicles may come into contact with the Vagina. Also it can be spread to the eyes and mouth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

marz443	condom should protect you but there is always a risk. if she's a good friend why not leave it as friends. sex just gets int he way of friendship anyway! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sami_d	Dude, if I were you I would leave it alone. Herpes doesn't just go away. You should tell her that you're glad she told you and maybe you should just stay friends. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥I miss Boston ♥	the condom will protect...but if it bust ur exposed 2 herpes i wont take the risk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

green is clean	NO IT WON'T! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

idontkno	yeah Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Astra	Are you really that desperate?! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sk1295	good, question i want to know too. By the way i heard one can even get Herpes when kissing during their peak time, when herpes is most active. but not sure though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

genler100	i wldnt take the risk. herpes is very contagious. u may want to look at a website or possibly call the doc. u have a good friend though for her telling you. a lot of women including a friend of mine have std's and they dnt tell partners and give it to them. i think it is trifleling! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miss19	okkkkkkk!!!!!!! why would you take that chance and screw her !!!!!!!!!!! helllllooooooooo Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bruins682001	I wouldn't take the risk. You don't want to get herpes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jenelle	it might but one slip and you have herps...if you touched her down there you may have them already! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wlc87	Maybe. But, I would not take that chance, it is better to be safe than sorry. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jayla	I work in a medical office. And I have to admit that Herpes is on the raise. Especially for women. If I were you I wouldn't take the risk. Condoms are not 100%. There is no cure for Herpes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

G-man	it will not protect you you will get herpes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

devilymom	Do you really want to chance it...I know if I was put in the situation, there is no way in hell...lets say what if condom has problems or herpe juice gets on your hand and you touch yourself or something, are you willing to take that chance? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

supermodel_in_ohio	If the infection is on the outside, no, a condom will not help you. You can still get it with ANY skin-to-skin contact. Even if she is not broke out, you can get it. It's your call, but you need to look up an STD site before you make the ultimate sacrifice!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

beautiful_shortie_09	dont take tha risk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The girl is a geek.	A condom will provide protection against herpes. Herpes is transmitted through skin contact. If you have a barrier there (condom) then you are safe. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rowet@prodigy.net	There are three main ways to prevent spreading genital herpes. Stop having sexual contact as soon as you feel warning signs of an outbreak. Do not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex — even with a condom. Wait until seven days after the sore heals. The virus can spread from sores not covered by the condom. It can also spread in sweat or vaginal fluids to places the condom doesn't cover. Use condoms between outbreaks to reduce the risk of transmission.Take anti-herpes drugs. The risk of transmission can be greatly reduced if the partner with herpes takes a small daily dose of anti-herpes medication. If it is truly love then she will also want to make sure that you know the risk and that you take all necessary precautions in order to not contract herpes from her. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

paul_m_moriarty	not necessarily. A risk worth taking? Up to you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

piwi25	Dude, don't take the risk! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

the_silverfoxx	no it wont sorry to say ? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

opw290	Not likely. Unlike most STDs, which are transferred via bodily fluids, herpes is a virus that manifests itself on the skin as well. Although you would be safer using a condom, there is NO WAY to prevent yourself completely from getting it; in many cases, contact is all that is needed to contract it (think of cold sores; simply kissing someone with one can give them to you). Plus, since viral infections can't be cured, I'm sorry to say that the only way to not get it would be to not have sex with her (in ANY form, herpes can manifest itself almost anywhere on the body). As for telling her, she should care enough about you not to want you to get an incurable disease from her; she'll just have to understand. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No