I had genital herpes; What is the risk of infecting someone else?

The follower says she has had the infection and wants to know if she can have sex without transmitting the virus

Doctor, I had genital herpes and I wanted to know if I can have sex without risking infecting someone else.

Genital herpes is a disease, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus causes lesions in the genital region: small, painful blisters in the region. After the infection clears, the virus remains latent in nerve endings near the region where the initial injury occurred.

In some situations where a person has a decline in immunity, herpes can reappear, causing pain and discomfort in the region and during sexual intercourse.

What is recommended? First, avoid sexual intercourse during the time the person has active lesions. Outside of this period, the risk of transmission is much, much lower.

Furthermore, if you use a condom during sexual intercourse, you also significantly reduce this risk of transmission. In any case, outside of the acute phase and with herpes under control, the risk of transmitting it to someone else is very low.

Source: Terra

Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.