Between outbreaks, its OK to have sex, as long as your partner understands and accepts the risk that they may contract herpes. For example, as long as you dont have herpes sores on your mouth, you can perform oral sex on your partner, including when you have an outbreak of genital symptoms.

Do you legally have to tell someone you have genital herpes?

Is it Illegal to not tell someone you have Herpes? No, it is not illegal to not tell someone you have herpes. However, if you are in an intimate relationship with someone, it is best to let your partner know that you have an STD. This will allow you both to take precautions to minimize the spread of the STD.

Is it safe to be around someone with genital herpes?

Herpes is easily spread from skin-to-skin contact with someone who has the virus. You can get it when your genitals and/or mouth touch their genitals and/or mouth — usually during oral, anal, and vaginal sex. Herpes can be passed even if the penis or tongue doesnt go all the way in the vagina, anus, or mouth.

Is genital herpes contagious for life?

HSV-2 is a sexually transmitted infection that causes genital herpes. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections are lifelong. An estimated 3.7 billion people under age 50 (67%) have HSV-1 infection globally.

Can a girl with genital herpes give you head?

You can spread genital herpes during oral sex even if you arent showing any herpes symptoms at the time. But herpes is most contagious during an outbreak, when sores are open, moist, or leaking fluid. Herpes simplex virus type 2 — also known as HSV-2 — is one of two different viruses that can cause herpes.