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.
How to Have Sex Safely When You or Your Partner Has Herpes
Having herpes does not mean your sex life is over, and it does not mean…
Why Herpes Blood Tests Are Often Wrong
Herpes blood tests can be helpful in some situations, but they are not always as…
The Shocking Truth: 1 in 6 People Have This and Don’t Know It
Hearing that 1 in 6 people may have a common STI and not know it…
First Herpes Outbreak: What It Really Feels Like
A first herpes outbreak can feel confusing, uncomfortable, and emotionally overwhelming—especially if you were not…
I Thought I Was Clean… Until My Herpes Diagnosis
Hearing the words “you have herpes” can feel confusing, especially if you thought of yourself…
From Panic to Peace: My Herpes Story
The first time I worried I might have herpes, I felt a rush of panic…