Herpes FAQ’s Part 2
SandyHow is herpes transmitted?
Herpes can be transmitted from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact. This is why Herpes can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. When the genitals come into contact with each other during intercourse, the virus gets transmitted. Oral sex and anal sex may also lead to the transmission of herpes.
How can you protect yourself against Herpes?
The best and the most sure-fire way of protecting yourself against herpes is abstinence from sexual intercourse. This, however, is quite hard for some people to do; it might even border on the impossible for some. The next best thing would be to have a mutually monogamous relationship with someone who does not have Herpes.
If having multiple sexual partners cannot be avoided, wearing a condom at all times is a must. You can avoid getting infected through asymptomatic shedding (in fact, you can prevent contracting several other sexually transmitted diseases aside from Herpes) by wearing a condom every time you engage in sexual intercourse. Regular diagnostic testing is also recommended.
The spread of Herpes can be curbed. It is necessary, however, that people adhere to a few simple rules and take the time to understand what Herpes is.
