The quick answer is no You can absolutely have unprotected sex even if you have herpes Before we dive deep and go into explanation on this let’s talk about how this is a huge myth and is one of the drivers for the stigma When we are diagnosed and told that we have herpes we automatically think that we’re going to be forced. What is the chance of getting herpes from a partner with and without symptoms, with and without protection, for men and women, orally and genitally? If you’re trying to get pregnant, you can have unprotected sex with your partner as long as your partner isn’t having an outbreak (with visible sores)
There’s a chance you can still get herpes this way, but the risk is smaller if your partner isn’t having any herpes symptoms. Here’s what to know about genital herpes prevention. If you've had sex only once or twice, and if you used a condom each time, the risk is lower than if you've had unprotected sex for a long time But you could have been infected during any one. After a herpes diagnosis, it’s not unusual to feel like your sex life has hit a dead end The stigma around herpes can cause a heavy emotional impact, leaving many people feeling anxious, isolated, or afraid of rejection
Others pull back from intimacy entirely, unsure if connection is still possible But the truth is, a healthy sex.
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