How to reduce the risk of herpes
A person who has genital or oral herpes should let their partners know about their infection prior to engaging in sexual activity. Being honest with your sexual partners and inquiring about their sexual health and history of STI testing.
An individual with herpes can also take antiviral medication orally to lessen the risk of spreading the disease to a partner. And if you or your spouse has an active lesion, it is best to avoid intimate contact completely until it cures.
There is no denying that the herpes virus carries a stigma, but dispelling misconceptions about how it spreads and learning the truth about this highly treatable STI can help reduce misinformation and guide you in taking the best possible care of your sexual health.