Most people only experience mild symptoms which eventually clear up on their own, however the blisters that accompany genital herpes can be uncomfortable.
Some people find that an ice pack covered in a cloth can help soothe the affected area. To help manage the pain when you pee, try using Vaseline or a painkilling cream. We also recommend keeping the area clean and wearing loose fitting, cotton underwear.
Although all of our content is written and reviewed by healthcare professionals, it should not be substituted for or used as medical advice. If you have any questions about your health, please speak to your doctor.
Authored Dec 01, 2021
by Joseph Issac, MPharm
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