Herpes is a virus that is spread through mucous membrane. Mucous membranes include the lining inside the mouth, nose, lips, penis, vagina, and the anus. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about one in four women are a carrier for the genital herpes virus. About one in eight men carry the […]
Herpes Transmission
Herpes: Understanding How The Virus Is Transmitted
Herpes is a STD that is caused by either HSV-1 or HSV-2. Both strains could spread orally and genitally. HSV-1 is usually found orally. HSV-2 isn’t commonly known for spreading orally. Oral herpes could cause cold sores on the lips, mouth, and on the tongue. The sores could also be found around the lips or […]
Genital Herpes and Oral Herpes: Transmission
Herpes Simplex Virus is an infection of the skin. This virus is spread through oral, anal, and vaginal sex. A partner typically catches herpes by coming by coming in direct skin-to-skin contact with the virus through a mucous membrane. The most common mucous membranes herpes spreads through would be the penis, vaginal, anus, and mouth. […]