unfortunately yes. there is always a small risk even with condoms and even avoiding sex during an outbreak. it depends on the location of his herpes and the extent of your sexual activity. the risk is quite small with these precautions but it is not "zero"
is there any chance of getting genital herpes even if we use condoms and never have sex during a break out? . my new boyfriend has genital herpes i don't. we have not had sex yet but were wondering if we used condoms and never have sex during an outbreak if there is still any risk of me contracting it?