Herpes Posts

Being diagnosed with herpes could change the way an individual approaches a partner when it comes to dating. The thought of having herpes could actually prevent an individual from asking a partner on a date or to be committed to a relationship. The thought of rejection may come to mind when a person sees an […]

Before having sexual intercourse it’s important for an individual to get tested for STIs. If a person is diagnosed with herpes safe sex could happen and the chance of passing the virus to a partner drops greatly. Dental dam could be used when a male performs oral sex on a female. Dental dam acts as […]

With proper medical treatment a women it’s very rare for an infant to be born with herpes. When an infant catches herpes that’s known as neonatal herpes. Neonatal herpes could be a fatal condition. It could cause damage to the central nervous system and serious cognitive impairments. It could even lead to physical disabilities. Even […]

Cold sores are tiny blisters that show up inside the mouth, on the lips, on the nose, around the nose, and other partners of the face. In many cases an individual may get a single blister or cold sore inside the mouth. Sometimes a sore could be caused by a poor diet or injury to […]

Before an individual talks to a partner about herpes its important to be fully educated about how the virus is spread. When obtaining information about herpes it’s best to get the facts from government resources or major organizations. Obtaining information from articles that doctors and other professionals write could be misleading and contain wrong information. […]

In general, genital herpes (HSV II) has a stigma associated with the virus. In my opinion, the major reason for the stigma is due to the fact the virus is an STD, and sex and intimacy are areas of insecurity for millions of people. I am writing “my story” with the hope that it will […]