Cold sores are frighteningly contagious.
It's quite possible to contract the virus from someone even if you aren't kissing them when the outbreak occurs.
That said, having herpes does not mean you need to start planning a life of celibacy either.
It's quite possible to enjoy a normal and satisfying relationship without passing on the virus.
Read on for some handy hints and essential information that you must know to stay safe.
Herpes Simplex 101: The infection is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus 1; it's generally the HSV-2 that causes the genital version.
The HSV-1 virus is responsible for cold sore outbreaks, and is highly contagious.
Even before you can see any sores on or around the mouth, the virus is lurking in the skin and shedding.
Because it is a virus, there is no cure and sufferers can only take preventative measures and treat the sores once they have appeared.
The sores often start as an itchy, tingling sensation and soon blisters will start appearing.
It's important to know that your partner is contagious even before sores appear, and when the sores are visible.
There is no doubt about it; outbreaks are a pain and not something that you want to suffer from! Protection: Protecting yourself from infection when living and loving someone with the virus can be challenging.
It's important to know that even if you both suffer from cold sores you should avoid sex and follow these precautionary measures to avoid infecting the other with a different strain of the virus, or even cross infect different areas of your body.
If you partner gets then on the mouth, you need to avoid kissing, oral sex and sex in general until the blisters have cleared up.
Protecting yourself means a holistic approach to hygiene, including being careful about towel sharing, drinking and eating utensils.
Just because your partner suffers from cold sores on the mouth, does not mean you have to.
There are plenty of encouraging statistics about positive partners living with uninfected partners and never passing on the virus.
Your partner gathered up their courage and told you the secret they had been hiding, worrying about, and stressing over ever since you got together.
Whether it's sores on the mouth or genital herpes you are dealing with, there are many things you can do to ensure you stay safe.
Cold sores on the mouth don't have to mean the end of your relationship.
For many millions of couples around the world, an outbreak of cold sores or fever blisters means little more than avoiding kissing and being a bit careful around the house.
It is possible to have a fulfilling, safe relationship without passing on the HSV1 or HSV2 virus.
Take extra care around the house and avoid intimacy during these times, and you can be sure you will remain safe.
There are a few interesting vaccine trials around the world as well as a few potential cures being researched.
Who knows, in a few years cold sores on the mouth might be a distant memory for humanity anyway!
It's quite possible to contract the virus from someone even if you aren't kissing them when the outbreak occurs.
That said, having herpes does not mean you need to start planning a life of celibacy either.
It's quite possible to enjoy a normal and satisfying relationship without passing on the virus.
Read on for some handy hints and essential information that you must know to stay safe.
Herpes Simplex 101: The infection is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus 1; it's generally the HSV-2 that causes the genital version.
The HSV-1 virus is responsible for cold sore outbreaks, and is highly contagious.
Even before you can see any sores on or around the mouth, the virus is lurking in the skin and shedding.
Because it is a virus, there is no cure and sufferers can only take preventative measures and treat the sores once they have appeared.
The sores often start as an itchy, tingling sensation and soon blisters will start appearing.
It's important to know that your partner is contagious even before sores appear, and when the sores are visible.
There is no doubt about it; outbreaks are a pain and not something that you want to suffer from! Protection: Protecting yourself from infection when living and loving someone with the virus can be challenging.
It's important to know that even if you both suffer from cold sores you should avoid sex and follow these precautionary measures to avoid infecting the other with a different strain of the virus, or even cross infect different areas of your body.
If you partner gets then on the mouth, you need to avoid kissing, oral sex and sex in general until the blisters have cleared up.
Protecting yourself means a holistic approach to hygiene, including being careful about towel sharing, drinking and eating utensils.
Just because your partner suffers from cold sores on the mouth, does not mean you have to.
There are plenty of encouraging statistics about positive partners living with uninfected partners and never passing on the virus.
Your partner gathered up their courage and told you the secret they had been hiding, worrying about, and stressing over ever since you got together.
Whether it's sores on the mouth or genital herpes you are dealing with, there are many things you can do to ensure you stay safe.
Cold sores on the mouth don't have to mean the end of your relationship.
For many millions of couples around the world, an outbreak of cold sores or fever blisters means little more than avoiding kissing and being a bit careful around the house.
It is possible to have a fulfilling, safe relationship without passing on the HSV1 or HSV2 virus.
Take extra care around the house and avoid intimacy during these times, and you can be sure you will remain safe.
There are a few interesting vaccine trials around the world as well as a few potential cures being researched.
Who knows, in a few years cold sores on the mouth might be a distant memory for humanity anyway!
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