Things to know about Herpes and Sex

More than half of the population has STD and majority of people don’t even know they have Herpes or any other STI. There are so many things that you need to know if you have got Herpes and there is nothing to worry about as with proper medication, these things will all go away in a bit and all you have to do is to take proper medication and make sure you never skip these medicines. Most of the times, the herpes is just a normal genital infection that goes away in some number of days ater proper treating them and here are some detailed things you need to know about herpes and Sex –

1. 1 Out of 6 Have Herpes
   
   Yes, according to a study done on people, it was found that around every 6^th person on the globe has herpes and about 90 % of them don’t know about their skin condition. Sometimes, it just happens just like some mild skin infection and that is why you don’t have to get worried if you have herpes. If you feel any of the symptoms that are similar to the Herpes then get yourself checked with herpes test London as there are many people who just ignore such mild infections. Make sure you don’t ignore as it can be severe after some time and it is important to get yourself treated.
   
2. Protected Sex isn’t protected with Herpes
   
   If you or your partner has herpes then you have to know that it is important not to have any sex for the days when you have herpes. This can let herpes spread at a very fast speed and you have to know that condoms did not cover the area of the infection and this can let it spread during the course. This is why you have to understand and make your partner understand about the risk factors or you can visit your doctor and have a proper consultation about herpes testing London and all other things related to sex.
   
3. It Cannot Spread Through a Touch
   
   Well, a touch from non infected skin will not let it spread but if you have herpes which is oral then a kiss might spread it or if a touch at genitals with the infected area can spread the whole infection from one body to the other. You can eat with a patient with herpes as this will not let the infection spread through using the same spoon or something like that.
   
4. It doesn’t affect Internal Organs
   
   The herpes will never hurt your internal organs and you have to make sure you are taking proper care of your skin if you get that. You just have to make sure that the medication you are taking doesn’t affect your digestive system as these skin disease and antibiotics can harm sometimes if taken in uneven amount and that is why it is important for you to take the medications and doses on proper time and in proper quantity.