Being diagnosed with genital herpes or any other type of herpes is a lot to take in and understand. You may wonder how your life will change now that you have this STD because there is no cure. However, there is more than one herpes treatment that has proven to be effective with controlling this […]
If you have the herpes simplex virus, which includes HSV1 and HSV2, fortunately, it’s not the end of the world because it is not life-threatening and as fatal as other STDs. The question is, how will you know you have herpes without a diagnosis from a doctor? These are the signs and symptoms that will […]
Telling your partner that you have herpes can create a lot of anxiety and stress, but it doesn’t have to. The herpes virus is exceedingly common, but it’s also preventable. We’ve compiled a list of tips for you to use when telling your partner about your diagnosis, including safe sex steps to keep in mind. […]
Herpes is one of the most common, most misunderstood, and most stigmatized STD’s. Whether acquired in childhood, as a teenager, or as an adult, learning that you have the virus is an eye opening experience. It is an experience that will come with many questions and change the way you view yourself, your sexuality, and […]
If you have herpes or have many symptoms of the herpes virus, you need to treat it immediately in order to control the virus. Did you know there are a variety of herpes medications that can drastically reduce the frequency of outbreaks, as well as, how long the outbreak lasts? Taking medication for herpes can […]
How much do you know about herpes? How much do you know about this disease affecting your children? Here’s a detailed look at 6 different types of herpes and how they may or may not affect your children. HHV1 or HSV1 Human Herpes Virus 1 causes cold sores to develop and appear around a person’s mouth. Because of the […]
Your first sign may have been pain or itching “down there”. Or maybe you first notice small red bumps or tiny white blisters on your genitals. Whether it happens days after infection or two weeks later, realizing you have genital herpes is never easy. But what is it really like to have Herpes Simplex Virus […]
It wasn’t long ago that if you had herpes simplex virus (HSV), you were looked at as “dirty” or several other words we can’t mention on our site. The Internet made dating with herpes a bit easier by offering dating sites for people who have herpes, but even then, it still appeared people with herpes […]