How long after symptoms from an outbreak can you have sex

Sherry, I don't know if you know but your probably shouldn't have sex with your boyfriend because there is what is called a shedding process from within the vaginal system that can spread the virus to him.  This can happen when it is developing and during an outbreak.  If you are going to break out you will soon know. Sorry, honey, but it is best to protect him and anyone you may ever come in contact with.  It is a very unpleasant thing to live with and you will live with it forever.  It will get better and less frequent breakouts, but it is a forever thing.

I think you shouldn't unless you are feeling ok... But as long as you are on meds and you aren't having an active outbreak then you can do it...I would just make sure you use protection... If you guys don't already

I have been researching GH like crazy ever since suspected it and was diagnosed, and from what I can gather, newly infected individuals are most "contagious" during the first year (which is why suppressive therapy in the first year may be advisable), and all infected individuals are most "contagious" during outbreaks.

This includes the prodrome period (typically one day before lesions) until all lesions have healed. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to wait a couple of extra days after that. If you don't have any lesions, just tingling, then that's harder to say. Best thing is to take all other precautions, like suppressive therapy (starting at least five days before sex) and condoms.

Just found another relevant answer from an expert on MedHelp. If you are able to avoid a full-blown outbreak by upping your antiviral meds, the advice is to wait 3-4 days before sex.

Thanks everyone for your advice. It has been extremely helpful. Although I have no blisters or lesions I've decided to wait until I have no prodrome symptoms at all to be with my boyfriend again.

Hello, I was recently diagnosed. My I'm talking valtrex and my doctor said I should be ok after the ten days but I'm so terrified I might give it to my bf. He knows about it and says so long as there are no sores we are ok. Thank you for posting this because just reading it helped me.

I just wanted to tell you guys, that miracles do happen! my sister, who was also diagnosed, came home the other night talking about she has a cure! So initially I responded, "yeah right". She replied, "Okay, well when I'm over here cured, and you're still blistery, don't say I did not try. She goes on to explain this "miracle vitamin". Yes, a vitamin!

I promise this is truthfully what happened last night. Same sister brought one of these magic capsules home, gave me instructions as to how to make a paste with it, and "promised" if I applied it, "my situation" would be gone in the morning.

I was Hesitant at first, putting this concoction on my lady parts. But if you're like any other woman I've known to be diagnosed with this, you'll consider trying anything.

Well, I'm overjoyed, elated, and blessed to tell you IT FREAKIMG WORKED! Like, the blistery, irritated lesions - no more. I mean I still feel like "scar tissue" from bumps, but I KNOW they're gone - at least dead. Non itchiness, no irritation! I plan to meet with the merchandiser today to get my 30 day supply, as well find out what exactly I was rubbing "down yonder". I keep you all in my prayers.