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Penelope James

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 02/24/2009, comments (4)

Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes, and Celebrities (Oh My!)

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 Chevron

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posted 02/01/2009, comments (4)

The Absence of Herpes in Film and Television

When was the last time you saw a TV show or a movie that featured a character with herpes? I find it rather ironic that a disease as prevalent as herpes (or HPV or that matter) is rarely brought into the world of film and television. Maybe those who work behind the scenes have never dealt with herpes. Or maybe they don’t... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes and Dating

Given the prevalence of herpes, and the constant turnover of men in my life, I was always surprised I hadn’t met a potential mate who shared my disease. Well I am thrilled to say that it has finally happened, and I’m sure this has, or could, happen to many others of you. After a steamy night of... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (0)

I have oral HSV-1 and love to give oral but I am fearful of transmitting it.

I have Oral HSV-1 and so does my partner. We both love performing oral sex on one another but are both very fearful of transmitting the virus to both our genitals from our mouths. How likely is this as we both realize it is a very real possibility.

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