Controlling Your Herpes

Genital Herpes Treatment

Genital Herpes- what is it? Genital Herpes is caused by virus type 2 of Herpes Simplex. Virus type 1 […]

Herpes And Relationships

Love In A Time Of Herpes

I was born in 1965- a year often considered the first year of “generation-x”. The previous generation- the baby-boomers […]

Banish Cold Sores

Herpes FAQs

Herpes: Where Did Mine Come From And What Do I Do About It

For most people, the diagnosis of genital herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus 2 or HSV2) is a shock. For others, the diagnosis maybe a confirmation of suspicions they have had about their own health or their partner’s behavior. Seeking to answer the question of how the patient contracted the condition often leads to a search for blame and then self-recrimination. Living with herpes is something that initially may take some psychological adjustment for some patients. It need not mean the end of your sex life or that you […]

Genital Herpes, Are You Going To Get Infected

Genital Herpes- what is it? Genital Herpes is the herpes infection of genitals. It affects both men and women. It is caused by the HSV type2. The only way to spread this disease is sexual contact. Anybody who has genital herpes may pass it on to the partner without any knowledge. Let us see how? Genital Herpes- silent transmission Let us take an example. Suppose your partner contacted genital herpes from someone during a sexual encounter. The virus entered your partner’s body. The virus will show anytime […]

Genital Herpes: How Prevalent Is It And What Should You Do

Genital herpes is a topic not readily discussed in the course of normal conversation however, if you’re aged 25 and over, and are sexually active with multiple partners then it would be wise to be tested for genital herpes. A recent study in Australia ( May 2006 ) revealed at least one in eight people people in that country have genital herpes. If that sounds alarming then it should be. A first nation-wide study also found herpes was most prevalent in people aged 35 to 44 and […]

What You Need to Know About Herpes

People have a common notion that herpes is a disease specifically acquired through sexual contact. But that isn’t entirely true. Simple direct skin contact may also cause herpes virus transmission. Some people also believe that the herpes virus may be passed on via inanimate objects like toilet seats, etc. Although the last idea may be highly unlikely due to the fragility of the virus itself. The herpes virus passes through tiny breaks in the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth and genital areas. Healthy skin acts […]