Yes, but it isn’t guaranteed. The best bet is not to play when there’s an active outbreak. My husband is still negative after 17 years of playing with me without condoms.

Using a condom can greatly reduce the risk of transmitting HSV2 (genital herpes) from your girlfriend to you, but it may not provide complete protection. This is because genital herpes can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact in areas that are not covered by the condom.

Even if there are no visible sores or symptoms present at the time, shedding of the virus can still occur and increase transmission risk. It's important to have an open and honest conversation with your partner about their status, practice safe sex consistently using condoms correctly for added protection, and consider other preventive measures like antiviral medication prescribed by healthcare professionals.

If you have concerns about contracting genital herpes even while using condoms or need further information on prevention strategies tailored to your situation, consulting a healthcare provider knowledgeable about STDs would be beneficial for personalized guidance.