Perhaps, knowing what to do next after learning that your partner contracted genital herpes is the question running in your mind right now. This is à common question asks by many individuals who have partners infected with herpes. It gets more serious when they found out that there are two types of symptoms that can happen when a person gets infected by the herpès simplex virus.
They don’t usually worry when it’s symptomatic because the signs or indications are visible. However, it’s with the asymptomatic condition that they get immensely bothered. Asymptomatic is when the symptoms are not visible, or there are no indications that you have the signs of the herpès simplex virus. Hence, worrying is considerable and understandable. So, you can get it without knowing it.
Nevertheless, to protect yourself always, use condoms whenever you engage in sexual contacts. Do not engage in any sexual encounters with your partner when your partner has active cold sores. Wait until the sores clear. Lastly, regular visits to your doctor together as a couple will save you from all the hassles and possibilities of the virus.