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What is Herpes?

Learn About Herpes & How It Affects You Herpes is a highly contagious infection that can be transmitted through direct ... sharing the same eating utensils with an infected person. Herpes also known as Herpes Simplex Virus generally comes in two types Herpes ...

Article - Editor - 02/27/2010 - 13:35 - 107 comments

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

... veneral diseases or VDs. Some common STDs include genital herpes, HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and genital warts. Most STDs are ... be spread even with the use of condoms, as diseases like herpes can be contracted by skin-to-skin contact. Condoms must be used properly ...

Article - Editor - 02/27/2010 - 13:35 - 80 comments

Dealing with a Yeast Infection

... I have been with my boyfriend for 4 years now but he has herpes virus type 1 which is where he seldomly gets cold sores on his mouth. I ... virus to my genitals so I am going to go get tested for herpes. Although I am very nervous that I may have a virus for the rest of my ...

Article - Editor - 03/05/2010 - 16:18 - 69 comments

Depression Tests: A Valuable Tool for Depression Diagnosis

... heat rash, hives, but if you have something srerious like herpes or something you can spread it around the body and too others. But before you freak about the herpes thing,... know that you should do some research on that... 4/5 have it. ...

Article - Editor - 03/08/2010 - 10:45 - 7 comments

Herpes medication

Hi there: I was diagnosed with genital herpes about 14 months ago. My doctor prescribed Valtrex. I've only ever had ... the chances of a break out? Thanks for your help. Herpes meds I was in the same boat as you, one initial breakout. Took ... god i havent had any cuz i never took meds for it HERPES WELL I THOUGHT I HAD HERPES BECAUSE A ER DR. SAID I DID , WELL HE ...

Discussion - Kat414 - 03/10/2010 - 10:02 - 4 comments

Dating with Herpes

I recently found out I have herpes. I am single and still love women :). I have been told about herpes dating sites and all, but in the non-virtual life, how do people with herpes go about dating? I feel like I need to tell the women I am dating right ...

Discussion - Anonymous - 03/10/2010 - 10:02 - 5 comments

Dealing with the Shingles Virus

Shingles is known as herpes zoster, an extremely painful viral infection that is caused by the ... that causes chicken pox, causes shingles and is in the herpes family. The shingles disease is not a new infection and it is considered ... in the nerve cells near the spine for many years. The herpes zoster virus then suddenly “awakens” from the inactive state and ...

Article - Editor - 02/27/2010 - 14:00 - 20 comments

How did you contract herpes?

... Sex Other I don't have herpes ...

Poll - Editor - 02/27/2010 - 15:15 - 0 comments

How often do your herpes outbreaks occur?

Constant outbreaks Every few months Less than once a year Rarely ...

Poll - Editor - 02/27/2010 - 15:15 - 0 comments

Passing herpes to a child

My wife has herpes and she is pregnant. She is very worried about passing herpes to the baby. The doctor said as long as she is not having an outbreak ... is very paranoid and really does not want the baby to have herpes. I don't know what to tell her other than what the doctor has already ...

Discussion - Matt22 - 03/10/2010 - 10:03 - 0 comments