Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children. Michael has a history of genital herpes and is concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill. Of the following methods of contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them?

A) withdrawal

B) female condoms

C) a fertility awareness method

D) female or male sterilization

B) Female condoms

Explanation:

Genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus. It is a sexually transmitted disease i. e. it spreads by sexual contact between an infected and a normal person. It results in itchy and painful blisters around external reproductive organ.

The best way for Jill to avoid it is to avoid sexual contact or else a physical barrier can be created during sex so that the virus does not come in contact with her external reproductive organ. Out of the given options only female condoms can provide that physical barrier. Other methods wont be able to prevent the direct contact of their reproductive organs. Hence, female condoms are the best choice to avoid genital herpes.