Condoms offer useful protection against unrecognized herpes by protecting or covering the mucous membranes that are the most likely sites of infection. Condoms do not provide 100 percent protection because a lesion may be found where the condom doesn't cover. But, used consistently, they are the best available form of prevention. Microbicides and Spermicides. Spermicides used in contraceptive foams, film and gels kill or neutralize HSV in lab tests.
More studies are underway.
These may provide some protection when used in the vagina at the recommended dose for contraception. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. The information contained above is intended for general reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam.