New to Herpes

[Brewster129]

Hi, I've just a wonderful girl in my life.
She has been very open and honest with and advised me she has HSV-2 and has for 16 years.
She contracted the condition from her ex-hushand of 20 years.
Anyhow, my STD status I am un-sure, but i will arranging a blood test next week to detirmine if I have any strains of the virus.I have had Chicken pox a few years ago.
I would suspect the results will show that I am STD free.
My girl friend is using Anti-viral drugs to prevent any outbreaks and has for some years. She is very healthy and eats a very healthy diet.

My concern is that is there any "safer" period that we could engage in un-protected sex?. Be it Oral or intercourse.

Also is there any strains of HSV that if i were to have, that wouldn't allow me to contract my partners HSV-2?.

And finally as a 3rd question is the PRO-2000 vaginal Gel available in Australia and effective to prevent contracting the virus?.

[daisy315]

I'm sorry I can't I have not looked at this at all,perhaps your Doctor or STD/GUM Clinic would have information on this ........

Daisy

[Brewster129]

Hi, could confirm whether or not the PRO200 Vaginal gel is available in Australia.

I read on the following link a trial was being done.

http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=403036

[daisy315]

Firstly I commend your understanding and compassion on the subject,there is no 100% guaranteed "safe" time but in your g/f's case she is on Suppressive Therapy and has had the virus for a long time both combined usually means less outbreaks and less shedding,many couples have been together for many years and the negative partner has never contracted it,simple safety measures are all anyone can do to avoid transmission like no sex during an outbreak either Orally or Vaginally without protection,at other times it is a matter of personal choice whether protection is used and what your fears are in respect of possible transmission.
For most just avoiding sex during outbreaks is enough but unfortunately there is no guarantee you would not at some point contract it,it's a bit of a Lottery I'm afraid,you may and you may never,but having a partner with HSV2 is not reason enough to lose out on a wonderful relationship  in my view,just follow simple safety measures,your g/f will know if and when an outbreak is looming and she will also know when best to avoid sex to reduce any risk to you.

Good Luck with your relationship :)

Daisy