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Penelope James

10 Ways to Have a Healthy Sex Life

If your 2009 was anything like mine, you’re probably feeling like you’re stumbling, rather than gliding, into a new year. While passing through a transition phase, I like to reflect on where I’ve been and set goals for where I’m going. Maintaining good health will always be a goal of mine. Though... Read more Chevron

posted 12/31/2009, comment (1)|

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This one girl

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I'm 19 years old, and 11/ 2008 I found out I have herpes.

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I just can't...

I turned 18, April of 2008, by that time I already slept with 8 different guys (some with condoms and some with not)... by Novemeber of 2008, I was diagnosed with genital herpes (type 2). I felt like my whole life was over and still do. It is now October 2009, I am dealing with my 3rd outbreak and depression. Yesterday I just felt like I wanted to... Read more Chevron

posted 10/21/2009, comments (18)|

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jellee

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...and it wasn't his fault.

I was just diagnosed with Genital Herpes on Friday. I originally thought I had a yeast infection, because my symptoms were VERY similar to a preivious yeast infection I had. I already know I got the virus from my current boyfriend, because his ex-girlfriend had Herpes. I've always been very cautious of STDs and STIs, I've been tested after every... Read more Chevron

posted 08/23/2009, comments (5)|

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hope4future

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Newly diagnosed and looking for support, I need inspiration...

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I Need Advice (telling others about my HSV) and living with myself...

I was just recently diagnosed with genital herpes two months ago. The past couple months have been the hardest time of my life. I am very depressed and don't know how to continue living my life with this disease. I can't believe I even have it, I keep thinking I will wake up one day and everything will be back to normal. I... Read more Chevron

posted 08/15/2009, comments (21)|

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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Internist

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Five questions to ask your doctor about suppressive therapy

I see a lot of patients who take suppressive therapy with no clear understanding of why they are taking it, what the goals are of suppressive therapy and most concerning ... taking the WRONG dose! I also see patients who suffer through multiple terrible outbreaks of herpes who have NEVER HEARD of suppressive therapy! Here's a... Read more Chevron

posted 02/20/2009, comments (9)|

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