I recently came to the upsetting conclusion that heterosexual women are at much greater risk when it comes to having sex than are heterosexual men. Not only is there the obvious risk of getting pregnant and the fact that women are more susceptible to contracting STDs than men (due to our biological design), but we are also... Read more
So here we are again, December 31. Seemingly just another Wednesday, but for a Westerner like myself it was also potentially a day of choices and transformation. A day when one can decide to take control of one’s life; a day when good habits can emerge and bad habits can die hard.
At this time a year ago I... Read more
It can be tough managing herpes during the holiday season. All the foods that I’m not supposed to eat – chocolate, nuts, sugar – are suddenly at my every turn, charming me with their irresistible decadence. They are at my workplace, they somehow find their way to my home, and they thrive at all the holiday parties I... Read more
I still remember how I felt during my first year of having herpes: angry, alone, and dirty. I remember crying on the phone to my sister, desperately looking for support groups in my college town where I could turn to for help and understanding. But there was something about my sister’s reaction that made me think seeing a... Read more
Maybe your partner (or ex) has just told you he/she has herpes. Or maybe you’ve recently noticed sores on your mouth or genitals. In any case, now might be a good time to get tested for herpes. Many people don’t realize that when they ask to be tested for all STDs, typically the doctor will test you for everything... Read more
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