How to Have Sex with Someone with Herpes

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Recognize the symptoms of a herpes outbreak.. Consider avoiding sex during an outbreak.. Use condoms or dental dams.

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Steps

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Recognize the symptoms of a herpes outbreak.

Step 1

Recognize the symptoms of a herpes outbreak.

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Consider avoiding sex during an outbreak.

Step 2

Consider avoiding sex during an outbreak.

3

Use condoms or dental dams.

Step 3

Use condoms or dental dams.

4

Refrain from touching herpes sores.

Step 4

Refrain from touching herpes sores.

5

Be open to different types of sexual activity.

Step 5

Be open to different types of sexual activity.

6

Ask your partner to make an appointment with a doctor.

Step 6

Ask your partner to make an appointment with a doctor.

7

Ask your partner to take medication.

Step 7

Ask your partner to take medication.

8

Have a frank discussion with your partner.

Step 8

Have a frank discussion with your partner.

9

Help them find herpes support groups.

Step 9

Help them find herpes support groups.

10

Get tested regularly together.

Step 10

Get tested regularly together.

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