How to Make Sure You Stay Herpes-Free

Protection, protection, protection. Yasmin or Yasmin Generic birth control pills may protect you against pregnancy, but it won’t keep the herpes away. The only sure way to stay free of herpes is actual physical protection. While herpes is most commonly spread during outbreaks, it can still be contagious even when you least expect it.
There are lots of myths about herpes and how and when it can spread. Let’s dispel those myths right now!
1. Herpes is contagious even when there is no breakout present.
2. Oral herpes can be transmitted orally, through kissing, and to the genitals, through oral sex.
3. Yes, there are medications out there to protect against herpes or to control breakouts, but there is no surefire 100% method to stay herpes free. So, always use protection!
4. If you do contract herpes, the best way to stay outbreak free is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That means eating a well balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and keeping stress to a minimum.
5. It is true that you can live totally symptom free after contracting the herpes virus. That is why the virus is so prevalent. You can give it to a sex partner without even knowing that you yourself have the virus.
6. The herpes virus can only be contracted through actual contact with an infected partner. You cannot get herpes from a toilet seat or any other object.
7. Herpes can be spread to different body parts through contact. Avoid touching herpes sores. If you do touch a sore, wash your hands carefully before touching any other part of your body.
8. While it is true that having genital herpes can make you more susceptible to HIV, it is not true that herpes can make you sterile.
How to protect yourself and your partner against spreading herpes:
Use a condom if you are giving oral sex to a male partner who has genital herpes; similarly, if you are performing oral sex on a female partner who has genital herpes, you can protect yourself by using a dental dam