Why herpes will not ruin your sex life?

Being with someone who accepts you just the way you are is so surreal. It takes a lot of courage,

devotion and love to be with someone through thick and thin. And all the more, being with

someone you know is infected with Herpes virus. Such a relation can only be called pure, when a

person is willing to take the risk and ready to give up on his or her fears to be with someone they

know can transmit them the disease as well.

There are more than 60-70% people in the US who are not only infected by the herpes virus. As

there is no cure for this condition, if you are infected with HSV, you have it forever.

Nonetheless, a lot of people having herpes have learnt to lead a perfectly normal life. The credit

for this goes to the availability of complete knowledge about the STD. People are getting aware

about the transmission, effects and precautions related to Herpes. Once they know about the

condition, they are ready to face it.

This is one reason why a lot of people are willing to accept people with Herpes in their life.

Although it is a known fact that there is no cure for the disease, the ability to prevent the

transmission is also available. Earlier it was believed that Herpes can ruin your love and sex life.

This however does not stand true in today’s time with the help of medical consultation. Having

herpes would not keep you away from your loved one if you take the necessary precautions.

It is essential to know that both of you have herpes. Once you are sure of this, sustaining a sexual

relationship would become a bit easier than with someone who does not have Herpes. In any

case, make sure to avoid sex during your outbreaks. The virus of herpes is most contagious

during an outbreak. This is why it is essential to avoid getting intimate during this time as it can

be transmitted through contact from the skin.

Another point is to always use a condom. It is advised that you use latex condoms while having

sex as it renders highest protection. Although it would not provide complete protection, it would

certainly reduce the chances of contracting Herpes. Along with this, medication specially meant

for herpes people should be considered. These are antiviral medicines which help in the

prevention of outbreaks, thereby reducing the risk of virus transmission during any sort of

physical contact.