Afterwards, towel-dry gently or dry the area with a blow dryer on a low or cool setting. Avoiding tight-fitting underwear and other clothing may help relieve discomfort as well. A healthy immune system is important in controlling the virus. A proper diet and regular exercise with plenty of rest is very important. Transmission most easily occurs when sores or lesions are present, during an outbreak.
Some people notice itching, tingling, or other sensations just before an outbreak.
However, the possibility for transmission when no symptoms are present is very real. This is important, since you are not likely to know if your partner is infected. Spermicidal foams offer additional protection. Condoms and foam are not guaranteed to prevent the transmission of herpes and other STDs, but if used properly, they can greatly diminish your chances of infection. Yes, but they are rare.