Herpes Posts

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

How likely am I to have genital herpes? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) about 45 million adults in the United States carry the HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus) antibodies. About one in four females carry the virus and one in eight males. The human body naturally weakens the virus. As a result most […]

What Should I Know About Herpes? The type of herpes that is spread through sexual intercourse or by kissing is referred to as the herpes simplex virus. There are several strains of herpes that could cause infections such as the chickenpox. It’s important to understand that the herpes zoster virus is the cause of chickenpox, […]

Everyone who is diagnosed with herpes should acknowledge that it’s perfectly okay to feel depressed and to get emotional after catching herpes. With education and experience living with herpes you will have a clearer mind and accept the situation. A person’s thoughts about a situation that could be life changing often causes a person to […]