You must tell your partner you have genital herpes. If you pick the right time and say it the right way, theres a good chance things will work out OK. Think about how you want your partner to take the news.

What if I dont tell my partner I have herpes?

Some people choose not to tell casual partners. They dont have sex during an outbreak and practice safe sex by using condoms. And this is an OK decision. In a relationship, not telling can cause anxiety and stress affecting your emotional and sexual health.