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Penelope James

posted 05/01/2009, comments (2)

Shaving, Waxing and STDs

I’ve recently discovered a huge obsession with pubic hair in today’s world, or at least in the metropolitan city in which I live. The last three guys I dated all enjoyed meticulously grooming their bushes, and slyly pressured me to do the same. Now, you might assume that I’m simply attracted to guys who are... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/12/2009, comments (0)

Happy STD Awareness Month!

Did you know that April is National STD Awareness Month? That’s right, this is the time to discuss and develop healthy sexual habits that we can put into practice for the rest of the year (or, rather, for the rest of your life). Have a burning question about an STD? Been putting off a visit to the doctor? This is... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/31/2009, comments (8)

Hunting for my infector: My own useless modern-day witch hunt.

"You tested positive for Herpes Simplex 2... is that a shock, or were you expecting that?" I understood why the polite female voice at the other end of the phone asked me that, but at the moment, it seemed like an idiotic question. I never, ever had any sort of reason to think I might have had genital herpes. I'd been tested... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/23/2009, comments (3)

Giving Herpes a Hand

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 Chevron

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posted 03/15/2009, comments (2)

Seven Reasons to Keep a Postive Attitude about Herpes

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 Chevron

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