Can I get herpes by giving oral sex when he is not having a breakout?

Question:

I am dating a guy who has herpes. He was upfront and honest from the begining. We ALWAYS use a condom, even when I perform oral. I just wonder if that is needed when he is not having a breakout, for oral.

Answers:
um.I'd stick to using that condom

Other Answers:
Yes, Yes, Yes you can definitely still get herpes. He is being responsible, you should do the same and look after your health.

yes it is possible to transmit herpes whwn they are in the dormant stage not as likley but possible

Yes you can still get it. Please be careful.
Source(s):
Those commercials on T.V. about the medicine for herpes says you can still spread herpes even when you are not having a breakout.

Yes. " Herpes is most easily spread when a sore is present, but, it is also often spread at other times too. Some people notice itching, tingling or other sensations before they see anything on their skin. These are called "Prodromal Symptoms" and they warn that virus may be present on the skin. Herpes is most likely to be spread from the time these first symptoms are noticed until the area is completely healed and the skin looks normal again. Sexual contact (oral, vaginal, or anal) is very risky during this time.Sometimes those who know they are infected spread the virus between outbreaks, when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called 'Asymptomatic Transmission.'"
Source(s):
http://www.herpes.com/Transmission.shtml

yes u can

Also a condom isn't 100 percent effective in preventing herpes transmission because there is still skin contact which may cause disease transmission.

http://www.ashastd.org/

Yes-- You can get Herpes even using a condom, even when the partner is not having a breakout. There is no way to be 100% protected from any STD except for absolute abstinance. If your friend is not taking an antiviral routinely, the chance of a breakout and transmission is even higher.
Source(s):
I'm a nurse

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