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Herpes simplex virus type-2 is the main culprit of the male genital herpes which is by the same virus that cause women genital herpes. This is highly contagious and affects millions of Americans and people all over the world. The percentage of male genital herpes infection is less as compared to women. Most likely males are less prone to get male genital herpes than women. Males, engaging in risky relationship (gay or man to man) and risky sexual act (anal intercourse) have greater chances of getting male genital herpes. More often, men who used condoms does not a guarantee of complete protection, however if used correctly it could minimize the risk of getting male genital herpes.
Male genital herpes can be diagnosed by the presence of symptoms in the penis, rectum, thighs, and perianal area. Other’s who develop male genital herpes may not be aware of the illness as there are no signs of symptoms present. This condition poses a high risk in infecting others without knowing it. When the onset of symptoms start with a feeling of itching or tingling in the genital area. After that, visible symptoms will appear and can be red sores and rashes that will soon become blisters in few days. After the blisters burst out, fluid come out and become open wounds (not deep) where whitish mucous could be seen. After few days, it will dry and scabs off the skin and the healing process begins. There is no cure for male genital herpes and if it is healed, the virus still remains in your cells and can recur anytime without warning. The factors that will contribute to recurrent episodes of herpes are weak immune system, poor diet, stress and certain illness that compromises your immune system such as cancer and organ transplant.
Having male genital herpes can be a stressful condition that males often lost self-confidence in themselves. Aside from being painful and debilitating in some cases, it may affect the person emotionally or psychologically. Genital herpes as a virus causing illness should not be taken for granted. Medical help should be sought at once, when the early symptoms begin. When male genital herpes is cured at once, it does not end there. Common recurring outbreaks are often so minimal and most likely will decreases the frequency overtime.
To prevent male genital herpes, males who are sexually active should pause for a while and get a reality check. They should take control of their life and make sure to protect themselves during sexual activity. If they already had the virus, they should frequently to get tested again to evaluate their current condition. Prior to engaging in any intimacies with your partner, make sure to check if your partner has prior history of STD. It only takes one partner with either genital herpes or oral herpes to continue the spread of the herpes virus through intimate contact ranging from kissing to sexual intercourse. Once the virus is caught it will linger in your body for life and you will suffer the consequences of your act.