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Transmitting Herpes
I just heard on tv that you can be contagious with herepes without symptoms.
They said that condoms only reduce the risk of spreading herpes by 50-60%.
My husband was unfaithful now I have herpes. Now I am single.
Can I ever have sex without worrying about infecting my partner?
Should I just not have sex rather than risking infecting another person?
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I'm sorry it took me so long to get to your question. I honestly don't know all that much about herpes specifically. I know it's transmitted skin to skin, rather than by bodily fluids, so condoms are not completely effective. That doesn't mean that they're not useful.
If you can, talk to a doctor. There are drugs that can reduce how often you have outbreaks. I was taught that one was contagious for 3 days previous to a visible outbreak, and for 3 days after one, but it appears that new evidence suggests that herpes is both more widespread and more contagious.
You should always tell your potential sex partners that you have herpes before having sex with them. Some may decide that they can't deal with it, and choose not to have a sexual relationship with you. Others may decide that they want have a sexual relationship with you, but to reduce their chances of getting herpes, that they don't want to have sex, but are willing to use toys to have a fulfilling sex life. Or maybe your potential partner will already be infected, and you won't have to worry about it. While it's possible to "re-infect" each other, it is highly unlikely to change anything for either of you.
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Good luck. Your not alone - 45 million other people in the united states alone have this virus.
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