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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What Nobody Tells You About Living With Herpes

What Nobody Tells You About Living With Herpes

Living with herpes is often less about the virus itself and more about the silence,…
Herpes in the Throat? Yes, It’s a Thing

Herpes in the Throat? Yes, It’s a Thing

Herpes in the throat can sound surprising, but yes, it can happen. Herpes simplex virus,…
Why Your Herpes Test Came Back Negative (But You Might Still Have It)

Why Your Herpes Test Came Back Negative (But You Might Still Have It)

A negative herpes test can bring relief, but it can also leave you with questions—especially…
Stop Panicking – Here’s What a Positive Herpes Test Really Means

Stop Panicking – Here’s What a Positive Herpes Test Really Means

A positive herpes test can feel overwhelming at first, especially if you were not expecting…
Cold Sore vs Genital Herpes – What You Need to Know

Cold Sore vs Genital Herpes – What You Need to Know

Cold sores and genital herpes are both caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV), but they…
The 3 Stages of a Herpes Outbreak Most People Don’t Know

The 3 Stages of a Herpes Outbreak Most People Don’t Know

Herpes outbreaks are not always as obvious as people expect. While many imagine painful blisters…