Is there a cure for genital herpes? And how do you know if someone has them?

A: No, there is no cure for herpes. Once people become infected, they will always carry the herpes virus. However, in most cases, outbreaks of herpes become fewer and weaker over the course of a few years. They usually end within five or six years. …

Can I spread herpes to my boyfriend if we have sex at a time when I don't have the sores?

A: Yes, it's possible. Herpes is most contagious from the time an outbreak of sores occurs until seven days after sores have completely healed — when not even scabs are visible. However, it is possible for herpes to be spread even if there has been no recent outbreak. …