There are many situations where a couple separates. In other instances a person may want to have sexual relationships, rather than a committed relationship. Regardless, it is important to understand how herpes is diagnosed. Understanding how herpes affects you and a partner increases the chance of having successful relationships. Knowing the signs and symptoms of […]
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Herpes: Knowing what to do after your diagnose
When you first see or think you have active symptoms of herpes you may feel confused. The only way to be diagnosed with herpes is to see a doctor. Certain conditions or symptoms of herpes could be mistaken for something else. Having a doctor say you have herpes could cause a wide range of emotions. […]
Genital Herpes: What Women Need to Know
Herpes is an infection of the skin. The virus enters the body by coming in direct contact with the virus through mucous membranes. Mucous membranes where genital herpes enters the body are the penis and the vagina. When herpes surfaces on the skin a partner’s skin could rub against a partner’s genitals and that could […]
Herpes: Managing My Anxiety
Being diagnosed with herpes could cause anxiety, depressions and a mixture of emotions. When a person has herpes they may feel nervous or tense thinking about the outcome of telling a partner about their STD status. The thought of telling a coworker whom you want to date or a friend in your social circle may […]
Online Dating Versus STD Dating Websites
Each year there are millions of new reportable STD cases. In the year 2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded over two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. In 2016 gay men totaled 26,000 new HIV case and accounted for 70% of HIV infections. Tinder and Grindr are dating websites that […]
Herpes: Are You Hopeful or Hopeless?
Feeling hopeful or hopeless is determined by the response of having herpes. The way having herpes is perceived could reflect different reactions. Coming to terms with accepting that herpes is a lifetime STD is difficult and takes time. Understanding how a herpes infection impacts the body and knowing the facts about the condition helps manage […]