Prevent The Contraction Of Herpes

You've heard this hundreds of times before. Protection, protection, protection. Indeed, wearing a condom is one of the best ways to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases – including HIV, and some of the other common and most deadly viruses out there.

Unfortunately however, whilst condoms and various devices are able to protect you from STD's transmitted through sexual fluids, they may actually not be that helpful in preventing issues from spreading which involve contact of the skin only.

Yes, you guessed it – Herpes is one of those diseases.

Skin To Skin Contact

Probably the main reason why the statistics for people carrying and contracting the herpes virus are so bad, is that it is so easy to get it! A simple sweep of the skin which is infected with herpes will result in transmission in some cases – and as most people will know, condoms do not cover the entire genital area.

For this reason, medical experts are now encouraging people who know that they have herpes to be unfront and honest about it. There are still things you can do to prevent it from spreading, however it is becoming and more arduous task in today's sexually oriented society.

Possibly the most interesting development in the world of Herpes is that of dating services targeting people who already have the disease. By connecting with someone else who doesn't have any issues with contracting the virus, there will technically be no barriers to a fulfilling sex life – even with the regular effects of the virus.

Mother To Baby Transmission

In case you were wondering, mother to baby transmission of the Herpes virus is indeed possible, so this should be a major consideration during pregnancy or childbirth. It may also be wise to have a newborn child tested if the mother already has Herpes – to be sure of the status of the child.

Testing can be carried out by way of a simple blood test – and the best time to do this is when a child is young. Be sure to consult your GP or family doctor regarding this, as they will be able to recommend the best course of action to take.

They may also recommend a treatment for your newborn child to take, especially if they are developing symptoms in their early years. There is nothing worse than having a child grow up with the impact of a social stigma, as a result of the mothers actions in the previous years.