So, you've realised that you have herpes? The first thing to do is not to panic.
With the stigma attached to herpes, the whole thing seems a lot worse than it really is.
Most people do not need to visit a doctor to be diagnosed with herpes.
Small, sensitive blister sores which weep and then heal over are the major symptom of genital herpes.
In fact, your doctor will only be able to make a true diagnosis of the disease by simply looking at the area, and they may take a swab which can be incredibly painful for the sufferer.
Herpes has few other unique symptoms, with sufferers reporting flu like symptoms, headaches, nausea and general sickness, although this is not common in the majority of cases.
The best thing to do if you suspect that you have herpes, is to look at photographs of herpes blisters to ascertain whether the blisters you have are similar.
The good news is that you don't need to visit the doctor to control your herpes.
The most effective treatment on the market today is Herpeset, a herbal remedy spray which is simply sprayed into the mouth and works with the body to stop herpes outbreaks.
Unlike traditional medicines which ease the discomfort associated with a herpes outbreak, Herpeset stops these outbreaks occurring.
Your sexual partners are most at risk of contracting the virus during a herpes outbreak, if you can control your outbreaks, you can greatly reduce the chance of passing the infection to your partner.