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Penelope James

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Herpes for the Holidays

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 moreChevron
posted 12/23/2008, comments (0)|
Penelope James

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The Herpes Social Scene

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 support... Read moreChevron
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Herpes Tests: How to Choose?

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 BUT... Read moreChevron
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Women - Help Further Herpes Research!!

Hello! I am a Ph.D. student at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee who is currently conducting research about the experiences of heterosexual women (ages 18-30) with genital herpes. My intention is to use the information to help develop better ways for health providers to help women with herpes.This survey is on-line and completely anonymous.... Read moreChevron
posted 12/09/2008, comments (0)|
Penelope James

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Suppressive Therapy: Valuable Treatment for Recurring Herpes Outbreaks

Since I contracted herpes, whenever I’ve gone to the gynecologist she’s always asked me to estimate how many outbreaks I experience per year.  I’m always taken back a bit by the question since, without medication, I tend to have about two outbreaks a month.  I guess that amounts to 24 outbreaks a year, give or take a... Read moreChevron