Nothing is guaranteed. Your body can shed the virus at anytime, even if you don’t have an active outbreak. You have to always be transparent about your diagnosis and give your partner the option of choosing the path forward. Also, you should continue to use a condom because herpes isn’t the only transmittable disease - there are other (some more severe) diseases to protect yourself against.

If you have genital herpes, even if you are taking medication daily to manage the condition, it is still essential to inform your partner about your status. Having unprotected sex can put them at risk of contracting the virus, regardless of whether or not they currently have it.

While antiviral medications may reduce the risk of transmitting herpes to a partner when taken consistently and correctly, there is always some level of potential transmission during intimate contact. It's crucial for both partners to openly communicate about their sexual health and make informed decisions together.

To ensure responsible behavior towards yourself and others in terms of managing STDs like genital herpes effectively while safeguarding everyone’s well-being involved in any form so engage with healthcare professionals who specialize care around such conditions as this advice will offer tailored guidance based on individual circumstances.