Genital herpes outbreaks can sometimes be triggered by the following:

* Being run-down

* Suffering from other genital infections (affecting the local skin area)

* Menstruation Cycle

* Pregnancy

* Drinking a lot of alcohol

* Sun

* Stress and anxiety

* Fatigue

* Ultraviolet light

* Friction or damage to the skin, caused by, for example, sexual intercourse, may also lead to a recurrence

* Diet and certain foods

* Fever

* Temperature extremes

Genital herpes is different for each person. The signs and symptoms may recur for years. Some people experience numerous episodes each year. For many people, however, the outbreaks are less frequent as time passes. Various factors may trigger outbreaks, including:

• Stress
• Menstruation
• Immune system suppression, from medications such as steroids or chemotherapy, or due to infections, such as HIV/AIDS
• Illness
• Surgery
• Friction, such as that caused by vigorous sexual intercourse
• Fatigue

In some cases, the infection can be active and contagious even when lesions aren’t present.

Lister here are 5 Common symptoms of Genital Herpes
1. A tingling sensation in the affected area.  Within a few days, this tingling turns into an eruption of blisters and sores.

2. The affected area becomes very painful with all of the sores that are present there. At this point, you will need to wash your hands after you’ve touched the area, and make sure not to come into contact with anyone else.

3. The area may begin to ooze and crust over, making it a very unpleasant sight.

4. A good number of people experience what seems like the flu. A small fever may develop, leaving you feeling a bit achy and nauseous.

5. Lymph nodes swell up in the groin area. This is an indication that there is something very wrong with the genital region.