Herpes Prevention

Herpes is spread through:

anal sex

oral sex

vaginal sex

To help prevent the spread of herpes:

avoid any sexual contact if you are infected

limit the number of sexual partners

use latex condoms

visit a local sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic, hospital, or your doctor if you are infected


Genital herpes infections can be spread by people with no noticeable symptoms.

The herpes virus is also transmitted through:

caressing infected areas

kissing

touching

Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes.htm