Is there a way to prevent contracting Genital Herpes or any other STD?

Unfortunately, the only surefire way is to avoid sexual contact altogether. But for most people, that’s a very unattractive option. There are many safe sex practices that will help reduce the chance you will get a STD. Some of them are:

Use condom every time - Condom are very effective for preventing all STD’s, including Genital Herpes

Don’t sleep around - This one is pretty much common sense. The more sexual partners you have, the more likely you’ll contact a disease at some point. Keep one clean, tested partner who is equally committed to the relationship and you’ll both stay STD-free.

Be aware - Birth control pills, rings, shots, etc are usually not at all effective for preventing STD’s, because they are created for the purpose of preventing pregnancy. So check with your doctor before assuming that you are safe from STD’s just by using these birth control methods.

Be honest - You and your partner should always be honest with each other about any existing STD’s you already have. Hiding the fact can be problematic later on in the relationship, compromising trust.

Pregnant women who are giving birth during their first Herpes outbreak may pass the virus onto their baby. This is very dangerous, because a baby who is born with Herpes can encounter serious health problems or even death. If it’s not the mother’s first outbreak, there is a much smaller chance for the baby to contract Herpes. A C-section delivery may be used in cases where there’s a threat for the baby.

Your doctor can recommend antibiotics or other methods to keep you and your baby safe from Herpes. Also, avoid breastfeeding your baby if you have open sores near your nipples. You can pump milk and bottle feed your baby if you do. This helps prevent your breasts from becoming too full. But if the milk happens to come in contact with sores during pumping, it should be thrown away immediately.

Did you know that one out of every five Americans have Genital Herpes? Many people don’t even know they have Herpes! This is because for some, the symptoms can be so mild that they are virtually unnoticeable. But for others, it’s a huge problem. They experience aches in the genital and anal areas, swollen glands, leg pain, and even flu-like symptoms. Each outbreak tends to last between two to three weeks and there is no cure.

Genital Herpes can be mistaken for bites and other skin problems, so it’s wise to check with a doctor before self diagnosing. Once you get Herpes, you may experience outbreaks only a few times, but the virus will stay in your body and remain contagious. For most patients, outbreaks occur several times a year for many years, but tend to decrease in frequently as they get older.

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