Your healthcare provider may diagnose genital herpes by simply looking at your symptoms. Providers can also take a sample from the sore(s) and test it. In certain situations, a blood test may be used to look for herpes antibodies. Have an honest and open talk with your health care provider and ask whether you should … Read more
Yes, you can have sex if you have herpes but you'd better avoid the period of herpes outbreaks.
Sure, you can have sex even if you have herpes. However, if you have herpes, you should talk to your sex partner(s) and let him or her know that you do and the risk involved. Using condoms may help lower this risk but it will not get rid of the risk completely. Having sores or … Read more
When I was first diagnosed it felt like my womanhood was snatched from me. I felt trapped, alone, embarrassed and ashamed.
My boyfriend had given it to me and just said it didnt matter because we were not going to break up. But I hated him, not only for that but I genuinely did not … Read more
Oral herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections cause sores to form on the mouth, lips, or gums. HSV has 2 types. The infection can also spread through a kiss or on a shared eating utensil. Oral HSV infections that come back may be triggered by stress, trauma, or exposure to temperature extremes. Fever, chills, headache, and … Read more
Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the herpes simplex virus; of the two strains of herpes simplex, herpes simplex type 2 is the most prevalent cause of genital herpes. According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, as many as one in five people are infected with … Read more
