Genital Herpes are like cold sores that can appear as painful blisters on the genitals and surrounding areas.

If someone has genital herpes they may not have any symptoms and, it's possible for them to pass the condition on to a sexual partner without knowing.

There is no cure for genital herpes, but the symptoms can usually be effectively controlled using anti-viral medicines.

The symptoms of genital herpes also tend to become less frequent and less severe with each recurring bout of the condition. An attack of herpes often happens when you are stressed or run down.

Return to the STIs page