Are there ways for preventing the onset of genital herpes?

Genital herpes is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease. It can easily spread through the mere establishment of a skin-to-skin contact with the infected person. The popular means of the contraction of the disease are intercourse and oral sex. However, it is possible to prevent the spread of the disease by adopting certain measures. Safe sex is one of the most effective means to inhibit the transmission of the disease causing virus to other person. It is extremely important for the infected person to discuss his condition with his partner before indulging into sexual relationship with him/ her. It is better to find out if the un-infected partner is at a risk for developing this disease or not. This essentially so because it is quite possible for the person to carry the virus of this sexually transmitted disease without any evident signs or symptoms of the condition. In addition, it expected from the infected person to understand his responsibility and work towards preventing the spread of the disease. Therefore, he should never attempt to establish sexual relationships without informing the new person. Moreover, it is ideal to bring an end to the sexual relationships with those who are also affected with this disease.