How can you prevent herpes from spreading to other people?

• Use condoms and dental dams during sex
• Avoid having sex during an active herpes outbreak to minimize exposure to your partner
• Talk to us about antiviral medication that can help lower the risk of transmitting the infection to sexual partners
• Reduce your outbreak frequency through minimizing stress, getting plenty of sleep, and eating well as much as you can

Looking for more resources? Check out our guide on how to tell your partner you have an STI.