Mobidoctor Podcast9 Nov 2023

How To Have Sex With Herpes

How can you have sex with herpes safely and reduce transmission risk?

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2). With proper precautions and medical guidance, many people maintain healthy sexual relationships. In this episode, we explain risk reduction, treatment options, and how herpes is managed in Europe.

In this episode, we cover:

• What genital herpes is (a chronic viral infection with recurrent outbreaks)

• How HSV is transmitted (skin-to-skin contact, viral shedding)

• Asymptomatic shedding and why symptoms are not always visible

• The role of condoms in reducing transmission risk

• Suppressive antiviral therapy (e.g., aciclovir, valaciclovir)

• Avoiding sex during active outbreaks

• Disclosure considerations and partner communication

• When testing is recommended

• Situations where prescription requests may be declined

Doctors assess outbreak frequency, pregnancy status, immune status, partner risk, and timing of symptoms before prescribing antivirals. Severe symptoms, urinary retention, or complications require in-person evaluation. Suppressive therapy may be considered for frequent recurrences after assessment.

This episode reflects how sexual health concerns are reviewed within structured medical assessment in European telemedicine at Mobi Doctor.

Read the full medical guide here:

https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/how-to-have-sex-with-herpes

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