For example, as long as you dont have herpes sores on your mouth, you can perform oral sex on your partner, including when you have an outbreak of genital symptoms. But your partner can be infected with herpes even when you dont have symptoms or sores.

What is the chance of getting herpes from infected partner?

The general rate of transmission of a person who has had herpes to their regular partner is about 10 percent per year, but the annual rate rises if the infected partner is a male. Unfairly, the female partner has a 20 percent chance of becoming infected, while the male partners risk is less than 10 percent.

Does herpes make you pee a lot?

Genital herpes symptoms also include: Numbness, tingling, or burning in the genital region. A burning sensation while urinating or having intercourse. Painful urination, difficulty urinating, or a frequent need to urinate.