Question

1. Is there anything else that this couple should consider before starting sexual activity that will include oral sex and genital-to-genital touching? 2. How could Marie have acquired herpes? (Hint: there are multiple possibilities). 3. What can Marie do to cope with her current outbreak? 4. How might she discuss this situation with Christina?

Answer 1

Before engaged into sexual activities the couple should consider the general health of the partner. Make sure they are not having sexually transmitted disease. If so found, try to avoid contact if so. Also, use protective measurres to safeguard against such problems.

Herpes  is a very common infection caused by a virus, called the herpes simplex virus, or HSV. There are two types of herpes, HSV-1 and HSV-2. The two virus types are very closely related, but differ in how each is spread and the location of the infection. HSV-1 is typically spread by contact with infected saliva, while HSV-2 is usually spread sexually or via the mother's genital tract to her newborn baby. HSV-1 more commonly affects the area around the mouth, while HSV-2 is more likely to affected the genital area, but both viruses can affect either region.