5 Ways To Protect Yourself Against Herpes

1. 5 Ways To Protect Yourself Against Herpes While there are a number of ETS and infections to watch out for, unfortunately some are more common and therefore more contagious than others. Genital herpes is one of these conditions. Although genital herpes is not considered potentially fatal, it can be a very painful condition, not to mention an unpleasant condition. It takes a lot of courage to admit that you have genital herpes, but unfortunately sometimes the symptoms are so obvious that it can’t be hidden. Genital herpes can cause horrible sores and blisters, not only around the genitals, but also in other parts of the body, and can be itchy and very painful. The good news is you can Treat genital herpes is very easily, there are things you can help to protect yourself from it. This includes: Use a condom during sex: As mentioned, the herpes virus is incredibly contagious, and unprotected sex with someone who may be infected is a guaranteed way to risk getting infected. Securing the condom

2. covers the infected area, then the latex should do enough to help provide protection against the disease. Using a condom during oral sex is also a good idea in these cases. Test yourself and your partner: The most frustrating thing about herpes is that the virus itself can sleep in a person's body for ten years, even longer in some cases, so people will have no idea they are infected. During this period, you may decide to lift your ugly head at any time and therefore, without warning, cold sores may appear. The best way to know for sure if you are at risk is to visit a specialist and test yourself, and ideally your partner for the disease. Making a diagnosis is very simple and will help you to calm your mind once and for all. Don’t risk having sex with someone with obvious signs of herpes - herpes can be noticed quite easily because sores and blisters are very noticeable. If you feel the heat of the moment and notice that your potential sexual partner has sores and / or blisters on or around your genitals, you should stop. Otherwise, you will almost certainly be infected with your condition. Never receive oral sex from a person with herpes: If you notice that your sexual partner has cold sores on your face, you should never receive oral sex from her. Herpes on the face can be a sign of oral herpes, it is just as contagious and can be transmitted from the mouth to the genitals and then give rise to oral herpes. Ask your sexual partner about their history of ETS; While this may be a bit embarrassing, another way to potentially prevent genital herpes is to ask your sexual partner about their sexual history and possible STDs. Ask them if they have ever had herpes or are afraid of herpes, and if so, you may want to be careful.