Because of the nature of genital herpes, it is not openly discussed.; this results in a lot of myths. Here we have tried to bust some of the most common myths of herpes.
- Myth: If I have herpes, I cannot have sex again.
- Myth:Only sexually promiscuous people get infected
- Myth: There is no relation between genital herpes and cold sores.
- Myth: Herpes does not spread from one part of the body to another
Fact: Even if you have genital herpes, you can have regular sex. All you need to do is avoid direct sexual contact with the other person so that the virus is not passed on to him/her. The virus can spread orally as well as through sexual intercourse, and this is why you should use safer sex barriers. You can avoid this by using Valtrex, an effective treatment option for genital herpes.
Fact: Genital herpes is highly infectious and very common. People who are highly promiscuous are at a higher risk of getting this disease, but people who have only one or two sexual partners are also susceptible to it. Most people practice unsafe sex and put themselves at risk of getting this health condition. Make it a point to use condoms and other methods of contraception to avoid herpes if you are with a new partner. Stay away from infected people.
Fact: Both these diseases are caused by the HSV. Cold sores are caused by HSV-1 and genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. If you are suffering from cold sores, you can also get genital herpes. If you have sexual intercourse or oral sex with someone who has cold sores, the virus can also cause genital herpes. You can use barriers such as dental dams to keep sexually transmitted diseases at bay.
Fact: You can spread this virus from one part of the body to the other by touching it. This process is known as autoinoculation. The chances of autoinoculation are higher during the first outbreak of this disease. This is because your immune system is not used to this virus and has never fought with it. Avoid contact with sores, if possible.
