Category: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Divided into two types: HSV-1 (often causing oral herpes) and HSV-2 (often causing genital herpes). Characterized by periodic outbreaks of painful sores.
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The Emotional Side of Herpes No One Prepares You For
Herpes is often talked about as a medical condition, but not enough people talk about…
Herpes Stigma Is Worse Than the Virus Itself
Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, yet it is also one…
How to Date With Herpes Without Shame
Dating with herpes can feel overwhelming at first, but it does not make you undesirable,…
That Weird Tingling Feeling Down There Could Be Herpes
A strange tingling, prickling, burning, or “electric” feeling in the genital area can be easy…
Herpes on the Eye? (Herpes Keratitis) Warning Signs
Herpes keratitis, sometimes called eye herpes, is an infection of the cornea—the clear front surface…
Urgent: These Symptoms Mean You Need Testing NOW
If something feels different with your sexual health, it is worth paying attention. Burning, unusual…