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
I had sex about 3 days after an outbreak ended and had no sores or irritation. however after PROTECTED sex I felt a little "itch" where a sore was a few days ago and felt a hint of the bump still there. read more
Herpes simplex, the virus that causes genital herpes, is very contagious. As long as you are experiencing symptoms, the virus is still contagious. However, because the virus is always in the body, it may even be possible to spread the disease when you have no symptoms. Always use condoms during sex to prevent spreading the disease. read more