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.
Herpes Disclosure: When and How to Tell Someone
Herpes disclosure can feel intimidating, but it does not have to be a moment filled…
Why Some People Get Terrible Outbreaks and Others Don’t
Outbreaks can be confusing and frustrating, especially when one person has painful, obvious symptoms while…
Living With Herpes: What Changes and What Doesn’t
Living with herpes can bring up a lot of emotions at first: confusion, worry, embarrassment,…
I Never Had Sex… But Still Got Herpes
Hearing “you have herpes” when you’ve never had sex can feel confusing, unfair, or even…
Can You Get Herpes From a Toilet Seat? The Real Answer
If you have ever worried about catching herpes from a toilet seat, you are definitely…
Can Condoms Really Protect Against Herpes?
Condoms are one of the most useful tools for reducing the risk of sexually transmitted…
