
Herpes is an incredibly common STD, but informing potential partners about it can still be hard. Here, two women (and an ob/gyn) explain how to do it. engaging in sexual activities that would put the other person at risk. Hear one woman's story, plus get answers about safe sex, dating, and more. What to do if you're diagnosed with genital herpes. It's OK to have a lot Using condoms between outbreaks will reduce the risk of transmission. How does Herpes affect dating and sex? Can you tell us a bit For those of us who aren't sure, could you tell us what Herpes is? Basically, herpes It was completely my decision to sleep with him full knowing the risk of catching it. We were I felt like the happy, bubbly, flirty, fun girl I used to be was killed. I was ashamed, I.