How can you prevent herpes from spreading to other people?

  • Use condoms and dental dams during sex
  • Avoid having sex during an active herpes outbreak to minimize exposure to your partner
  • Talk to us about antiviral medication that can help lower the risk of transmitting the infection to sexual partners
  • Reduce your outbreak frequency through minimizing stress, getting plenty of sleep, and eating well as much as you can
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