Genital herpes

Genital herpes and your sex life

People with genital herpes should be more aware and in tune with their bodies and take the necessary precautions so that they may reduce the risk of transmitting the disease to partners who have not already.

Because herpes is a highly communicable disease, even when you do not have an epidemic, it is your responsibility to be on when and how you interact with your partner. But remember that sex is not just sex. The most intimate experiences, we may have involve kissing, touching, snuggling, and hands. Genital Herpes May inspire you and your partner to think differently about sex and creativity.

You probably have many questions about how your sex life will change now. Look for areas of interest below to get some answers:
When do I not have sex?
What Is Safer Sex?
Do I always use protective barrier?
All about condom use
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When do I not have sex?

There are people who become so preoccupied with the transmission they decide they should never have sex. This choice for celibacy is a personal choice, but many people continue to be sexually active. Sexual Self-expression is a joyful and creative part of being human, and by practicing safer sex, it may be as much of your life today as it was before your diagnosis. Remember, there is no cure for genital herpes, and even with antiviral therapy, it is possible to transmit herpes to others.

The most important commitment you can do is abstain from sex completely when you encounter an epidemic. Even if you're in the prodrome stage, you should avoid sexual contact. The nerve endings just under the skin that signal an outbreak is ready to occur, causing symptoms of tingling, itching and pain. And once you develop redness and early skin is sensitive to the touch, you must take into account the active phase of infection. This phase usually follows a pattern:

The skin swells at the site and redness occur in May
A wound grows

The shell of the vesicle detaches and becomes an ulcer wet
The fluid from the ulcer dries and crusts over degraded
As the crust hardens, new skin grows in
The crust comes off or the lesion dries without ever forming a crust

The cycle usually lasts three weeks for primary infection, but recurrences may be as short as 5 to 6 days, and not everyone goes through all the steps mentioned above. However, no matter how long it takes, you should never have sex during an outbreak.

Some recurrences have few symptoms, you may have a small lump on the anus or labia or foreskin, and he could not even hurt. However, regardless of their size, the wound is still an active outbreak. Genital herpes Everyone is different, it is important that you learn to know your own symptoms. If you have any doubt as to whether or not you have a home, have no sex.
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What Is Safer Sex?

In the 1980s, when the virus began to be a problem, there was much talk of "safe sex". Campaigns to stop the spread of disease and other STDs still focused on the use of condoms (sometimes both) and a spermicide.

But the stronger sex proved to be a myth. We have learned over the past two decades, there is no sex between two people who are absolutely safe. Condoms can and do break. And for people with genital herpes, condoms do not always cover the area of the outbreak. Ideally, for comprehensive coverage, you will need to use condoms, latex gloves and latex sheets (if you are allergic to latex, talk to your healthcare professional about the protection of other barrier). It is too difficult for most couples.

So we end up with safer sex, which consists of a variety of erotic activities that are lower risk. Adopt safer sex practices and you may be more likely to protect yourself and others:

1. Limit the number of sexual partners.
2. Know as much as you can about your sexual partners. Before going to bed with someone, try to spend time getting to know him or her. You may want to discuss your sexual history.
3. Knowing how to put on and remove a condom. Practice when you are yourself and not under pressure to perform.
4. Never reuse a condom. They are designed to be held and used only once. This is true even if you have not had.
5. Try to avoid having sex when you're under the influence of alcohol. You may be less likely to use condoms effectively.

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Do I always use protective barrier?

The basic answer is "yes." To help reduce the risk of transmission of herpes to others, you should always use protective latex barrier. (Please consult your health care professional for containment methods if you are allergic to latex.) This is true even when you fail an outbreak because you may still excrete the virus in the herpes. The asymptomatic viral shedding occurs when you do not have signs or symptoms of genital herpes, but the virus is present on your skin, and you can transmit the virus to others.

Unfortunately, condoms do not always protect against genital herpes. If the wound is just a little side of the labia, for example, or further down the shaft of the penis, you will not have full coverage. You may want to use both a regular latex condom and also a female condom, which covers the entire vulva. It is also a good idea to keep gloves latex examination manual around to play safe. (Please consult your doctor for alternative barrier methods if you are allergic to latex.)

Women lesbians may choose to use a latex barrier for activities where their genitals may be in contact, you can buy sheets from latex surgical and dental supply stores or websites and cut to size . The gays should both be wearing latex condoms, even if one is infected. (Please consult your healthcare provider of health for alternative barrier methods if you are allergic to latex.)

Though are you in a monogamous relationship with someone who does not have herpes, both of you to spend some time before deciding whether or not you can wear a condom. The first year of diagnosis is when the highest sensitivity of the transmission occurs not only there will be more outbreaks in May, but there is a higher rate of asymptomatic viral shedding. May Some couples have a lower probability of transmission of the virus longer they are together. This may have to do with the sensitivity of the partner, or that the person with genital herpes is to know exactly when he or she is to have a recurrence.
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When you need a condom, you're anxious, excited, and can not be bothered with reading instructions. It would be a good idea to know exactly how to put on and remove the condom when you are calm and serene. Women and men should become experts at this skill:

1. Use latex condoms every time you have sex. Natural membrane condoms are too porous and the virus can pass through them. If you are allergic to latex, talk to your healthcare professional about the protection of other barrier. Only buy packages with expiration dates that contain the words "tested electronically. They are less likely to break under pressure.
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3. Never use lubricants oil based like petroleum jelly on the latex, they make condoms breaking, which means they can dissolve or crack.
4. Once you have an erection, it is time to put the condom. Any type of contact between the genitals can potentially transmit the virus.
5. Open the package and press the tip to remove any air bubbles.
6. Unroll the condom about half an inch. You can apply a little water-based lubricants. If you put lubricant inside, after penetration it will warm up, giving you more sensitivity.
7. Put the condom on the penis erect and grasp between your thumb and forefinger. If you use the type with the tip of the reservoir to catch the semen, pinch a bit to let air.
8. If the penis is not circumcised, pull the foreskin before putting the condom.
9. Keep a contact on any pitch, smooth the condom up the shaft of the penis. Scroll all the way to the summit. You can apply more spermicide and / or a lubricant water based.
10. The condom is slippery here, so when you're ready for penetration, you may need to enter the bank to keep up.
11. In case of condom breakage or tears, or it does not take place? All the way, stop. Get a new one.
12. After ejaculation, withdraw slowly. Do not wait until the penis becomes flaccid. If you do, May fluids escape the sides of the condom and your partner. Enter the edge of the condom, gently pull the penis and throw it in a plastic bag.
13. Never condoms down the toilet.
14. If you might consider having sex several times in a day or night, make sure you have supplies of condoms on hand. Never reuse condoms.