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Can you get STDs even if you use a condom? Do condoms protect against STDs?
My boyfriend has genital herpes and we have had sex a few times over the past six months. We're always really safe and use a condom each time. I haven't really worried about catching it but two days ago part of my vagina was weird and like inflamed. It was uncomfortable. I checked it out better with a mirror and it looks like his herpes only on me down there. I thought condoms protect you from STDs but now it looks like maybe they don't for me? What do you think? Is it herpes?
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Hi,
Sorry to tell you.. yes, you can get any STD even with the use of condoms. A lot of people mistake that, if they use a condom they won't get pregnant or contract an STD at all, but then theres the truth. Condoms are never 100% effective and so they don't always give you full protection.
With a condom the virus may possibly be ruduced;it is not confimed yet though. If you didn't have sex when your boyfriend was activily affected with herpes, the chance you have it is very small.
Yes, condoms could protect you from some STD's. Luckily herpes isn't one of the worse ones. Herpes does not spread too easily. It spreads from skin to skin contact with an open sore.
If you think you have Herpes, I would go to the doctor and get it checked as soon as possible. You could tell your boyfriend you are going and he could be your support since he knows what it is like and he will love you no matter what.
Here is a great website that isn't too lengthly that will help you with anything you may need: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
I wish you the best, and hope that this helps. Only a doctor will know if it is or is not herpes. Never be afraid to do what you know is right <3
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no condom is fool-proof,and from what I hear it does sound like there's a good chance you have what your boyfriend has. I really can't say if it is herpes or not, because I have no idea what they look like or any of the matter. It could be just irritation from something else-lets hope! Did you have sex about two days ago,then see it? Or has it been awhile since you had sex?Maybe because you've been with him for so long,it started to develop? I'd do my research on this, and I know this sucks to hear but you really should see a specialist for this matter.Maybe you could even ask your boyfriend about it-and go to the specialist together.I'm sorry I can't really be of any help,but I hope for the best for you and good luck!
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