How contagious is herpes?

So you or your partner have herpes, and you want to have a healthy love and sex life. That's great news, because it is possible as long as you know the right precautions to take and how your risk factors could play out. When is herpes not contagious? read more

A answered. The herpes virus is most contagious during and just before a person has an outbreak. Herpes outbreaks often appear as a rash, bumps, or one or more sores around the genitals or the mouth, which can progress to blisters. Initial outbreaks are sometimes associated with fevers and flu-like symptoms. read more

Well, yes; herpes is one of the most contagious diseases out there. It is very easy to spread from one person to the next through any form of skin to skin contact. Most often it is spread from kissing, HSV-2, or oral herpes, is estimated to be present among 80% of the adult US population. read more

Let’s start by talking about when herpes is contagious. I know it might sound obvious, but the first fact to know is this: Herpes is most contagious during an outbreak. That goes for genital herpes and oral herpes. For genital herpes, you should stop having sex at the first sign of any impending outbreak. read more

The herpes virus is most contagious during and just before a person has an outbreak. Herpes outbreaks often appear as a rash, bumps, or one or more sores around the genitals or the mouth, which can progress to blisters. read more