How Is Genital Herpes Spread?

Condition analysis:
You can get herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the disease.

Fluids found in a herpes sore carry the virus, and contact with those fluids can cause infection. You can also get herpes from an infected sex partner who does not have a visible sore or who may not know he or she is infected because the virus can be released through your skin and spread the infection to your sex partner(s).

Instructions:
1) Soap and Water:
Genital herpes sores can cause a secondary bacterial infection. Keep in mind that plain ol’ soap and water can keep germs away.

2) Loose Clothing:
Air plays an important role in the healing process of genital sores. Wearing loose clothing allows the skin to breathe and encourages herpes symptoms to fade.

3) Cotton:
When choosing undergarments, such as pantyhose, panties, and bathing suits, seek out items that have a crotch made out of cotton. This allows herpes sores to breathe and heal faster.

4) Exercise:
The stronger your immune system is, the better equipped you are to fight viruses. There is some proof that exercise helps give a boost to the immune system[3].

5) Avoid Certain Foods:
Some foods contain an essential amino acid (arginine) that the herpes virus needs for its metabolism. Foods high in arginine include peas, grain cereals, peanuts, chocolate, cola, cashews, beer, and Jell-O.