One issue that seems fuzzy to a lot of us who have herpes is whether it can be transmitted to or by hands. It’s an important question, since the hand is one part of the body that never gets protected during safe sex. (Hand condoms? For some reason I just don’t think it would catch on.) Not to mention that... Read more
If you’ve just been diagnosed with herpes, you may be worrying that your life (or at least your love life) is over – I know I thought so when I first learned of my condition. But I, and countless others, can attest that it is still possible to lead a normal life with herpes. In fact, it may even be possible to see some... Read more
Though some people visit this site to find comfort and support in the community, others seek it out after an unexpected (or unprotected) sexual encounter. Left with more questions than answers, these people have a burning desire (pun intended) to find out what their post-sex condition could mean. I see many people describe their... Read more
Last week I had a refreshing conversation about sex and responsibility with a former lover. I was telling him how my attitude has recently changed, and that I will only engage in sexual relations with someone who knows I have herpes. Believe it or not, this is a contrast from when he met me five years ago, when our friendship... Read more
There has been a lot of herpes talk in the media lately (and by “media” I mean gossip blogs and trashy online magazines) due to the recent allegations that R&B singer Chris Brown beat up his former girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna. The incident reportedly took place after a pre-Grammy party, and while people speculate on what... Read more
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