{"id":32801,"date":"2022-06-03T11:27:32","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T04:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=32801"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:01:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T11:01:58","slug":"the-gentlemans-guide-to-genital-herpes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/mens-health\/the-gentlemans-guide-to-genital-herpes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gentleman&#8217;s Guide to Genital Herpes: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genital herpes<\/b><b> is a very common sexually transmitted infection.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>There are two types of herpes simplex virus.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can get genital herpes from someone without symptoms.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can also infect someone else without knowing you have the disease.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you have herpes, you can infect your partner(s) through sexual activity, but herpes doesn\u2019t have to mean the end of your sex life.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>All men with herpes should know how to have safe sex with the condition.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>There is no cure for herpes, but effective treatments are available.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital herpes is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI) you can get through intercourse and oral sex. Safer sex practices can help you avoid an infection. If you already have genital herpes, learn how to protect your sexual partner or partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Genital Herpes?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital herpes is an infection caused by a virus called herpes simplex. Herpes is a very common disease; the Center for Disease Control (CDC) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/herpes\/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estimates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there are over 500,000 new cases every year. There is no cure for herpes, but symptoms of this condition can be controlled with medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Are There Different Types of Herpes?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/herpes-simplex-virus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two types<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of viruses that can cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genital herpes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: HSV-1 and HSV-2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HSV-1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This version of the virus is called oral herpes. These are the cold sores that many people get on their lips from time to time. HSV-1 can be spread from kissing a person with a cold sore. Unfortunately, it can also spread to the genitals during oral contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HSV-2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is the genital herpes virus that\u2019s transmitted during sexual contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally, more people have HSV-1, but HSV-2 is a big problem as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32802\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.jpeg-12_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32802\" title=\"Clipboard with Herpes Diagnosis\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.jpeg-12_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Clipboard with Herpes Diagnosis\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.jpeg-12_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.jpeg-12_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>There are two types of herpes simplex virus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Are You at Risk for Herpes?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a healthy guy who sleeps with only one (or just a few) partners you know well, you may be wondering if you\u2019re at risk of herpes. Sadly, the answer is yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re in an exclusive relationship with someone, you\u2019re not safe from risk. And if you\u2019re single and having sex with multiple partners, you can get herpes without even knowing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tricky part of this disease is that there&#8217;s a small risk even if you don\u2019t see the cold sores or blisters on someone\u2019s genitals. This can happen because of a process called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/regular-symptom-tracking-can-help-you-manage-cold-sores-or-herpes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cviral shedding.\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This term refers to the period before a flare-up when the virus is on the skin but you may not have any blisters yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, herpes is a virus that can lie dormant for years. Many people have herpes without realizing it, meaning they can unknowingly spread it to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Does Genital Herpes Spread?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 herpes is the \u201cclassic\u201d sexually transmitted infection, but type 1 can also spread to the genitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most common ways the virus spreads:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/herpes\/can-you-get-genital-herpes-from-kissing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kissing<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(especially with visible cold sores)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rimming (oral-anal contacts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touching the mucous membranes (the soft tissue inside the mouth, for example, the labia, or the head of the penis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin-to-skin contact (unlikely unless you have a small cut or abrasion of the skin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing sex toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother to child transmission in rare cases\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who have type 1 herpes can also get type 2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32803\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.jpeg-11_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32803\" title=\"Older couple kissing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.jpeg-11_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Older couple kissing\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.jpeg-11_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3.jpeg-11_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Herpes can be transmitted through kissing<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Symptoms of Herpes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, many people go through life not knowing they have the herpes virus. Others will find out when they have their first outbreak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/a-z\/herpes-simplex-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to look out for<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching or tingling of the skin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful, fluid-filled blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold symptoms, such as fever and muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning feeling when urinating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye infection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any of these symptoms, don\u2019t wait! Talk to your doctor right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Do I Get Tested for Herpes?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a flare-up, your doctor will be able to tell if you have herpes by looking at the sores, but they will often take a swab for testing to make sure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have any signs of the virus but would still like to check yourself, there is a blood test available. Results will be accurate approximately three months after infection. That\u2019s how long your body needs to produce enough antibodies for the test to detect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Safer Sex With Herpes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because herpes is not a deadly disease, you may think it&#8217;s not a big deal \u2014 but it is. If you&#8217;re sexually active, especially with many partners, herpes increases your risk of getting HIV. And for that we still have no cure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, do you really want to be the guy who spreads herpes to every woman he sleeps with? We didn\u2019t think so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how does a gentleman behave if he knows he has genital herpes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Get Tested Regularly<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019ve never had typical symptoms, you may still carry the virus and spread it to your partner or partners. Get a blood test to make sure. When requesting an STD panel, ask for herpes testing specifically. Many clinics don\u2019t include it in their basic STD testing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Talk to Your Partner<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss STI testing and tell your partner or partners about your infection. Explain the risks and how you can minimize the chances of transmission. It\u2019s not easy, but this is the only way \u2014 short of abstaining \u2014 to protect the other person.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Know Your Triggers<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know you have genital herpes, learn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/5-cold-sore-triggers-you-may-not-have-considered\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what can trigger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the next outbreak. For some people, it\u2019s a simple cold, stress, or a bad sunburn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Watch for Signs<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get the virus, it may show up from time to time. To avoid spreading it to your lover(s), know the early warning signs so you can avoid infecting someone in the asymptomatic shedding phase. For most people, itching and tingling are the first signals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Use Condoms and Barriers<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use latex barriers every time you have sex. Put a condom on for intercourse and to receive oral. To be extra safe, you should use latex sheets or dental dams when giving oral or rimming. For maximum safety, you may also caress your partner\u2019s genitals wearing latex gloves (especially if you have cuts on your fingers).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32804\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.jpeg-5_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32804\" title=\"Holding a condom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.jpeg-5_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Holding a condom\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.jpeg-5_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4.jpeg-5_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Consistent use of condoms can reduce herpes risk<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Avoid Sexual Contacts During an Outbreak<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the virus activates, you probably won\u2019t be in the mood for bedroom play. In any case, the risk of spreading genital herpes is highest when you have visible sores, so better to wait until they are fully healed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Take Herpes Medication<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding out you have herpes may sound like a life sentence. Fortunately, there are treatments available to make your life (including sex) easier and more enjoyable. While antivirals will not cure your infection, they are very effective at managing outbreaks. You will have fewer episodes and recover from them faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Medications for Herpes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to start taking herpes medication as soon as you notice signs of a flare, so don\u2019t wait to call your doctor. Your provider will help you choose the right option for you, considering your health, preferences, and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the commonly prescribed antivirals for genital herpes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Valacyclovir (Valtrex) for Herpes<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/valacyclovir\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valacyclovir<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (generic) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/valtrex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valtrex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (brand name) are usually taken twice a day for three days. People who prefer Valtrex generally like it because it does its job with smaller doses than acyclovir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also have the option of using daily Valtrex as suppressive therapy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/10.1056\/NEJMoa035144\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that daily doses of valacyclovir can reduce flares and the risk of transmitting the virus to your partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Acyclovir for Herpes<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/acyclovir\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acyclovir<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is less expensive than Valtrex and works just as well, but you will need to take it two to five times a day to treat an active infection. Acyclovir is also available in intravenous (IV) form for severe cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Famvir for Herpes<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famvir (generic name famcyclovir) is used most often to treat shingles (herpes zoster). While it can treat cold sores, sores around the anus, and genital herpes, Famvir is used most often for people who have compromised immune systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Which Herpes Treatment is Best?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no \u201cbest\u201d herpes antiviral; all three are equally effective at managing outbreaks. The best choice for you will depend on how frequently you want to take the medication, whether you and your doctor feel daily suppression is right for you, and your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Trust eDrugstore for Your Sexual Health Needs<\/h3>\n<p>Gentlemen don\u2019t spread herpes. To help you manage outbreaks and protect your partner(s), we carry valacyclovir, Valtrex, and acyclovir.<\/p>\n<p>At eDrugstore, we make it easy to do the right thing. Talk to one of our U.S.-licensed physicians today, and we\u2019ll get your FDA-approved medication to you quickly and discreetly. Order your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/\">herpes medication<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Genital herpes is a very common sexually transmitted infection. There are two types of herpes simplex virus. You can get genital herpes from someone without symptoms.\u00a0 You can also infect someone else without knowing you have the disease. 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