Does having genital herpes mean my sex life is over?

Does having genital herpes mean my sex life is over? Genital herpes may change your sex life but it certainly does not end it. The virus can be passed on through sexual contact, so to protect your sexual partners you have to be honest about having genital herpes. You can reduce the risk of passing it on by avoiding any kind of sexual contact during an outbreak, and by using condoms the rest of the time. Finding out that you have genital herpes can be very emotional. Some people feel depression, guilt or anger, and can be afraid of rejection. All of these are common reactions that can interfere with sexual relationships. Advice from a trained counsellor or from patient support groups can help you get past these feelings. Look at Living with herpes for more information.

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Patient support associations
Living with genital herpes
Taking charge of your symptoms with prescribed medication and self-help measures can help you develop a more positive outlook.

See Also - Treatment options

Does having genital herpes mean my sex life is over?

Genital herpes may change your sex life but it certainly does not end it.

The virus can be passed on through sexual contact, so to protect your sexual partners you have to be honest about having genital herpes. You can reduce the risk of passing it on by avoiding any kind of sexual contact during an outbreak, and by using condoms the rest of the time.

Finding out that you have genital herpes can be very emotional. Some people feel depression, guilt or anger, and can be afraid of rejection. All of these are common reactions that can interfere with sexual relationships. Advice from a trained counsellor or from patient support groups can help you get past these feelings. Look at Living with herpes for more information.

See Also -
Patient support associations
Living with genital herpes

Taking charge of your symptoms with prescribed medication and self-help measures can help you develop a more positive outlook.

See Also - Treatment options

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