In Brief:
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is usually caused from the Herpes Simplex Virus II. Because herpes is very easy to pass, this is the only way of being 100% sure of not getting it. It is definitely a good idea to talk to your partners. If your partner knows that he or she has a sexually transmitted disease it is best that you find out. It can prevent you from getting an incurable disease that could cause you pain, irritation, and a lifetime need of taking medication in the hopes of not passing it on to your partners.
