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I have herpes but I didn't have sex with anyone or any kind of sexual contact .i want to know the cause behind my herpes. I have genital herpes.
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Genital herpes is a very common sexually transmitted infection. You can prevent catching genital herpes by using a condom every time you have sex, including oral and anal sex. Condoms are not 100% effective in preventing herpes but they lower your risk of contracting the virus considerably.
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