Can you get herpes while using a condom?

Answer 1

Your chances of contracting herpes in between break outs and while using a condom is low. If he had any signs of a break out then you have a higher chance of contracting it. You may want to ask him when his last break out was. If it was weeks or months ago then you should have a low risk of getting it. How ever you may want to ask your boy friend if he is willing to take antiviral medication regularly. This will even further help reduce his risk of passing herpes between break outs.

Don't be afraid to talk to your boy friend about these things. If he loves you he should be willing to do every thing he can to help prevent passing it on.

Answer 2

Yes you can because a condom does not protect the pubic area, only the penis. You can get herpes even if you're protected. The only way to have a better chance of not getting herpes is if you or your partner (which ever has herpes) takes medication to reduce outbreaks. Its not 100% and you can still get herpes. Talk to a doctor for more information.
Herpes virus will not pass through the condom; but the issue is since the virus transfers from skin to skin contact, and only the penis is protected from the condom, it can be transferred from pelvis contact with an infected part of the body.
If a condom was used and there was no other genital contact (skin to skin) then it would not transmit.
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yes tom they can

New answer

YES YES YES YES YES.

Herpes is more common in women, but herpes can be passed on (by men or women) even if condoms are used. Condoms don't cover all areas of the genitals that herpes can affect. If your partner has any signs of a break out while you have intercourse with a condom then you still have a chance of contracting it.
Sometimes. If there was friction prior to using protection you could spread it.
You can get herpes if you use a condom.
A guy can contract or pass herpes even if he wears a condom.

If he has a break out where the condom doesn't cover then he could still pass herpes to his partner.

Condoms don't cover all areas of the genitals that herpes can affect. But if you use them in between break outs then you can reduce your risk of contracting / passing herpes.

If you have herpes you should notify your partners, if they still choose to have sex then it's their body and their consiquenses to deal with.
They protect the penis but because you are all up in there other areas such as the scrotum are subject to infection
Condoms can significantly reduce the risk of passing on herpes but they cannot provide 100% protection as herpes is not limited to the areas protected by condoms.
If worn theough the whole act a condom is great protection against all STDs
The virus can not penetrate the condom; but since herpes is transmitted by skin to skin contact, any area of the body outside of the condom is at risk.
Herpes is spread via skin2skin contact so yes you can get herpes while using a condom - herpes outbreaks and viral shedding are not limited to the region protected by a condom, and you can shed virus invisibly at any time, not just when there is an active outbreak. Condoms do reduce the risk of transmitting herpes, as does taking antiviral medication.
Most definitely! The herpes sores may be located externally around the male/female genital area. Coming into contact with the sores will cause the virus to spread. A condom will not stop the males testicles from touching the woman's vaginal area.
Perhaps to some extent however it is a very contagious condition and it would be wiser to give it a wide berth especially when it is active, or suspected to be active.
Clinical studies have shown that condoms have little effect on reducing the transmission of herpes (and of HPV). They are more reliable at reducing the risk of infections spread by semen or vaginal discharge, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV.

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If your partner uses a condom while they are in between a break out and if they are taking antiviral medication or suppressants then your chances of contracting it are very low.

If they have just gotten over a break out or have a break out in progress then your chances of getting it are higher.
It's possible. If a condom is used while there are any signs or symptoms of a break out. Condoms don't cover all areas of the genitals that herpes can affect. If there is any signs of a break out where the condom doesn't cover you could contract it.

If condoms are used in between break outs then that should lower you chances of getting it.
Yes. The blisters isn't just on the penis but around as well.
Since the condom nly covers the penis and the herpes blisters is not only on the penis, yes she could. You have to be really careful so you have no upcoming blisters or fullblown ones.