[Question #9053] Preventing genital herpes
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36 months ago
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I keep skipping out on fun sex oppurtunities because i fear getting genital herpes Hpv 2. I"ve already had cold sores so pretty sure i have hpv 1. I am also slightly immunocompromised for an autoimmune condition. Small dose of cellcept. I am otherwise healthy, athletic and fit. If i wear boxers like the one attatched with a condom can i prevent genital herpes during sex, if it is preventive, how preventitive is it? They are silk or satin and have a penis sleeve, so all my skin will be covered and the condom will cover the rest of my penis , balls , anus and bum.
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36 months ago
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https://www.google.ca/search?q=penis+sleeve+boxers&prmd=sivn&sxsrf=ALiCzsbb9GQZUXbQTekzbkya-ukO4SLWiw:1659644452339&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwibzKOwga75AhXojYkEHYBgCvMQ_AUoAnoECAIQAg&biw=360&bih=670&dpr=3#imgrc=AvlpspI4gBB4YM
This is how the boxers look and i would wear the condom first and put it through the penis sleeve.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
36 months ago
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Well, that's a very interesting link, for sure. I've been in the field of sexual health for a long time and it's the first time I've seen something like this. It would most certainly protect you against getting genital herpes, yes. I would think it is 100% protective. But I'm wondering, is the material on the penis sleeve, thin enough to enjoy sex and is it sturdy enough to withstand intercourse? I'm just not sure, but I'll bet you could find out. If the sleeve is not meant for use during intercourse, then I think wearing those short AND a male condom would be very protective. Alternatively, a female condom covers a lot more territory and might also meet your need for greater protection during intercourse.
Also, I think that you mean HSV 2, not HPV 2.
Terri
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36 months ago
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The boxers i have , they have an opening in the penis sleeve which cover the base and bottom part of the penis, most of the shaft will be out of of the sleeve through the opening but covered with a condom. Is that equally protective as you mentioned?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
36 months ago
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Indeed it is equally protective, yes
Terri
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