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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 moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
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How do you move on? (kind of long, but please read)

I was diagnosed in Jan. with genital herpes. I'm a 25 year old female. I had never really been active in the dating department, and was up until last August, a virgin. I have had sex a total of 4 times. These past couple of months have been horrible. My sexual history: The first time I had sex was in August 08 with a friend who I knew in college;... Read moreChevron
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Taking Responsibility for Your Sex Life

Last week I had a refreshing conversation about sex and responsibility with a former lover.  I was telling him how my attitude has recently changed, and that I will only engage in sexual relations with someone who knows I have herpes.  Believe it or not, this is a contrast from when he met me five years ago, when our friendship suddenly... Read moreChevron
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Herpes and a Good Night's Sleep

As someone who frequently struggles with keeping herpes under control, I’m constantly looking for what triggers my outbreaks.  I started to cut down on caffeine after an unusually painful situation involving a double cappuccino last year.  (I have now decided to completely eliminate it from my diet, and am currently on... Read moreChevron

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