Genital Warts question

[zippydapinhead]

I recently met a lady, and we've become friends. We have had no sexual contact at all, but she's made it very clear to me that she'd like to, sometime in the future. What concerns me is that she recently told me that she has Condyloma. That's genital warts, yes?
Anyway, I am STD-free, and I'd like to keep myself that way. My question is, do genital warts have periods of dormancy in which they are non-contagious? Or is the person contagious at all times? Also, how effective are condoms in preventing this disease? I have no problems with opting for a platonic relationship with this lady, and she has told me that this would be okay with her also. Would you advise a non-sexual relationship?
I'm sorry if I am re-posting an old question, but any help or advice you can give would be appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Zippydapinhead

[iamawesum69420]

I'm not really sure what Condyloma and I don't really know any other names for Genital Warts so I can't answer that question but I can give you the info on Genital Warts if that is what she indeed has.

No there are not times when the infection isn't contagioius. Even if the warts aren't visible you can still obtain them by contact.

Condoms do help in the prevention of spreading the infection but they aren't 100% affective and you must use protection with all forms of sexual contact, not just intercourse. You must use a dental dam when preforming oral sex and gloves when preforming genital manipulation with your hands. You must be protected at ALL times, not just during intercourse.

My advise would be to keep the relationship platonic if you are having any sorts of concerns of contracting and STI. No barrier is 100% effective so you always have the risk. If she is worth the risk then by all means go for it but if not keep it in your pants.

[zippydapinhead]

iamawesum69420, I appreciate your advice. I think I'll be "standing down" now. I wasn't aware of the level of risk involved (nor did I find out about the STD until yesterday), so thanks for taking the time to give me the skinny.

[Brandye]

Until treatment is completed for her, well protected sex is recommended - or stay away. Condyloma is one of 70 or so HPV and is one implicated in cervical cancer. It is treatable but takes a long treatment and may require more than one series of treatments.

It is estimated that by age fifty, half of all people are carrying one or another HPV. Be glad she was straight forward with you. She may be worth getting to know later.

[zippydapinhead]

Thank you, Brandye, you told me something I didn't know. So, after treatment, she won't be as contagious then,yes? Boy, that was phrased awkwardly...lemme try that again. When she completes her treatment (which takes roughly how long, would you say), she will be a non-contagious person?

I hope that made sense.

[wifey]

oh bless you...i hope all goes well!

[zippydapinhead]

Thank you, wifey, your hopefulness puts a smile on me face.

Anyway, thanks for all the help, y'all. I just spoke with her and we've decided to be platonic. Which is okay for me, after all, I'm not some 16 year old dude who'd screw a snake if someone held it straight for me.
Those days are long past, more's the pity.