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Penelope James

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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Jerry Kennard

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posted 12/18/2008, comment (1)

Stigma Revisited

Despite increased awareness and understanding, genital herpes continues to be a taboo subject. The social stigma attached to people with the virus still points to promiscuity, contagiousness, lack of judgment and personal fault. For people with genital herpes, the shame and fear of isolation that can accompany the virus, may even affect their... Read more Chevron

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