Is there anyway to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases when the couple engages in non-penetrative sex (Abstinence)?
The use of a dry latex condom during fellatio (mouth-to-penis contact) or a dental dam during cunnilingus (mouth-to-vulva contact) can be effective. A dental dam can be obtained directly from a medical supply store. Spermicidal condoms are not recommended, as they are unlikely to provide better protection, and the taste is very often unpleasant. The only way to be absolutely certain, however, is to avoid any contact with bodily fluids. My new partner told me he has herpes, and that there is no cure for it. What does this mean for me if we decide to sleep together? Help! Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), types 1 and 2. HSV can affect the mouth area (commonly called a cold sore) or the genital areas. It is spread by direct contact with these areas. It can be transmitted by sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal), oral sex, or kissing, depending on which area is affected. When the virus first enters the body, it usually causes a painful, blister-like lesio
