Posted: 2006-10-31 22:49:53
I assume you're talking about Herpes? I suspect hellosailor thought you were talking about HIV.
If you're using a condom, and avoid having sex while displaying symptoms, or with someone displaying symptoms, I reckon it's pretty difficult to spread it, although not impossible.
If you engage in OWO, I think you have a good chance of catching/spreading oral herpes though. Despite the name, you CAN get oral herpes on your genitals... Something to be aware of, especially if you like giving the ladies oral! I would imagine having genital herpes on your face would not be fun.
As I understand it, you have a 10% chance of catching herpes from someone if they're not displaying any symptoms, and over 50% chance of catching it if they are displaying. So, as always, if that hole has funny little red knobs around it, do not use it!!!