The initial episode of genital herpes can be quite painful, with blisters, ulcers and peeling skin around the genitals over 7 ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Anal herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and is usually transmitted by anal sex but, in some cases, can also be transmitted through oral sex.

How do you get herpes? Herpes spreads through close skin-to-skin contact such as kissing, oral sex, or any sexual activity involving the affected area. However, HSV-1 can also be spread through a ...

Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a type of herpes virus. HSV-2 transmission through oral sex alone is rare, though it is possible to acquire the virus through sexual contact. HSV-2 causes ...