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Best way to prevent getting herpes

Can you tell if someone has herpes? Signs to watch out for? Extra procautions?
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101028 tn?1419603004
if the condom goes on when the underwear come off, it reduces the odds of transmission of hpv by 90%. If one partner has genital warts that haven't been treated yet, the couple needs to discuss whether or not to continue having sex depending on the situation.
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No their sex life isn't over.  Unless they want it to be.  Herpes should be discussed with your sexual partners.  letting them know what is going on is helpful and can prevent the spread. Knowing the facts allows you to make educated decisions to what if any precautions you want to take with your partner and what they may want to take with you.  
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So someone sex life isn't over if they get herpes? Does the safe go for genital warts?
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101028 tn?1419603004
the best way to reduce your risk of infection is for you and a partner to get tested for herpes prior to being intimate. If either of you are infected, you can take daily suppressive therapy and use condoms to keep the risk of transmission minimal - anywhere from 1-3% depending on the gender of the uninfected partner.

No, you won't contract herpes through oral through clothing.


You should always be having protected oral sex unless you are sure of your partners std status.

grace
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Also how big are the chances of getting herpes by having sex with someone with herpes and are taking precautions? Can you contract herpes through oral through your shorts? And is there something you can put on someones balls and pelvic to prevent herpes like a latex pad or something? Is there also something like that for oral? Sorry for all the questions take your time.
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Thank herpes is a scary infection!
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1705114 tn?1314218504
A lot of people have no obvious symptoms that you could tell. You can spread the disease without any lesions or coldsores. Wearing a condom is helpful, but can still be spread. Getting regular std tests with your partner(s) also helps. The only true 100% way to for sure not get herpes is to not have sex or kiss anyone. We know that won't happen so try to limit your partners. Grace or someone can elaborate more. Hope this helps!
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