Not having sex is the best protection against herpes and other STDs. Having sex with only one uninfected partner who has sex with you is also safe.

Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of genital herpes and other STDs, but only when the infected areas are covered or protected by the condom. Herpes lesions may occur in areas that can be covered or protected by a condom, but they also may occur in areas that cannot be covered or protected by a condom.

Counseling and help for those who have genital herpes is often available from local health departments. The American Social Health Association (ASHA) maintains a Herpes Resource Center. For information on its programs, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the center at P.O. Box 13827, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. ASHA also has a herpes hotline, 919-361- 8488, that operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Eastern time).

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