If you have herpes how long do you have to wait after you have an "outbreak" to have sex without spreading it to your partner?
2006-09-02 12:39:48 · 12 answers · asked by R B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
You can still spread herpes even if you are not on an outbreak. In fact, according to the company that makes Valtrex, 70% of people with genital herpes got it from their partner when they were showing no signs or symptoms of the virus (like an outbreak).
I personally got genital herpes from I guy I had slept with one time, he was not having an outbreak or showing any signs of one. My current fiance (boyfriend at the time) got genital herpes from me about 8 months ago. I haven't had an outbreak in almost 2 years! Even if a person is not having an outbreak they can still spread it to their partner(s).
Herpes is a virus and there is no cure for it. Once a person has herpes they will have it for the rest of their life.
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2015-04-30 20:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by Monique 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have active virus on your skin even if you show no symptoms. That is called the asymptomatic phase. You can have sex after active herpes is not seen, but there is no guarntee that you will not spread herpes. Use condoms. Avoid oral sex. Avoid multiple partners. More-
Genital herpes has a phase called prodrome. During this phase, you get sensations such as tingling, itching or some pain, etc. You then know that the herpes will break out in a few days - a day or two or more.
Genital herpes can easily spread during this prodrome period or during active outbreak. It may also spread when no outward signs are present, because the virus remains active on the skin.
Genital herpes commonly gets transferred through skin cuts or mucous membranes. Oral cavity, vagina, anus and glans penis are all covered with mucous membrane.
Genital herpes does not cause serious health problems, but a person suffering from it is more susceptible to get HIV.
Asymptomatic reactivation or asymptomatic shedding is the phase during which herpes can spread without any outward sign.
Anti-viral therapy can reduce the probability of spread. Your doctor will tell you about it.
Herpes is diagnosed with viral culture during active outbreaks. During dormancy (no visible signs), a blood test can be done. But these tests are not very accurate.
If a person has cold sores and performs oral sex, his/her partner may get genital herpes with virus type 1.
The herpes virus cannot live long on dead surfaces such as toilet seats, towels, etc. It is rare to contact herpes from these objects.
Herpes is caused by viruses HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 commonly causes oral herpes or cold sores and HSV2 normally causes genital herpes. However both these viruses can be found in oral cavity or near/on genitals.
HSV2, which commonly causes genital herpes, may be present in the mouth but it rarely affects the mouth.
Use of ointments or creams on genital herpes may slow down treatment. Speak to your doctor about this before using any thing.
It is difficult for a mother to pass on herpes to her newborn unless she has contacted herpes during the last three months of pregnancy or if she has active herpes during delivery. In that case, doctors recommend cesarean section.
http://www.doctorgoodskin.com/ds/genitalherpes
2006-09-02 20:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by kingoftheworld 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that there is really no safe time to have sex as herpes is a re-occurring disease and cannot be cured so the best thing is when you are having sex always use a condom if you really care for your partner and your self its the safest way. i really hope i helped to open your eyes on your question or if you need more info you could Brose the web or consult you general practitioner
2006-09-02 12:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by moya_livi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can have sex... but you'll become known as:
the (insert the area of the country you live in-see below) distributor of STD's.
North, South, East, West, etc.
2006-09-02 12:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to your local G.U,clinic they can help you,for now i wouldn't bother having sex till you are clear
2006-09-02 13:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have sex when your a grandma or grandpa
2006-09-02 12:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋