Use latex or polyurethane condoms, and avoid sex during symptomatic outbreaks. Do not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex when you have sores on or near the genitals, anus, or mouth. Do not kiss or have oral sex when you have a sore on the lips or inside the mouth. Do not share your towels, toothbrush, or lipstick.
What can make genital herpes worse?
The common cold and sunlight seem to trigger outbreaks of oral herpes (cold sores), but no proof exists that they trigger genital herpes outbreaks. Hormones. Hormonal changes, like those that occur in the menstrual cycle, can affect genital herpes outbreaks. Surgery, weak immune system.
How bad is living with genital herpes?
Herpes isnt deadly and it usually doesnt cause any serious health problems. While herpes outbreaks can be annoying and painful, the first flare-up is usually the worst. For many people, outbreaks happen less over time and may eventually stop completely.
Should you air out genital herpes?
Air speeds healing. Do not pick at sores. They can get infected, which slows healing. Do not use ointment or lotion on sores unless your provider prescribes it.
Can you live a long life with genital herpes?
Genital herpes is essentially a minor, sometimes recurring, skin infection; cold sores which occur on the genitals rather than the face. It does not cause long-term ill health or affect longevity of life. People who get genital herpes can and do lead perfectly normal lives.
What foods are bad for genital herpes?
Lysine is an amino acid that balances out arginine. Lysine is found in meat and dairy products. While arginine feeds the herpes virus, lysine helps block it .Foods to avoid because they are high in arginine include:Peanuts.Raisins.Wheat.Chocolate.Oats.Soy.Sesame seeds.
How do you permanently cure genital herpes?
There is no cure for the herpes simplex virus. The blisters usually heal and go by themselves, so you may not always need treatment. There is antiviral medicines for herpes, which can: shorten outbreaks, relieve discomfort and stop symptoms from getting worse.