Information and opinions on health from M.J. at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/20306/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/20306/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/20306/index http://www.healthcentral.com/genital-herpes/c/20306/19408/herpes Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:10:00 -0500 M.J.  My male partner (I am female) was diagnosed with herpes.The Dr. told us that the first outbreak is generally the worst and they usually slow down in occurances. This is the 3rd one in 6 motnhs and is worse than the first.  We know that outbreaks can be brought on by stress, caffiene, chocolate, alcohol and friction during sex.  His outbreaks always occur within 72 hours of intercourse. He takes a Levitra before intercourse.... http://www.healthcentral.com/genital-herpes/c/20306/19408/herpes