 [ Symptoms ] i just got diagnosed wherpes type 1 in my genital area should i now avoid sex with my partner to avoid getting type 2  we have been sexually active for 4 months but i understand one of us probably had herpes from before that i am just confused about the difference between type 1 and type 2 my doctor said my genital region vaginal was infected with type 1 but now i guess that would be called genital herpes so do i have type 2 or does he i am tested annually for everything and have never been positive for either type and i do not know how serious this diagnosis is or if i should avoid sex with him [ Disease ] yes i would until you and your partner gets medical help on safe ways to have sex without giving it to them if they do not have it