Penelope James

Since I contracted herpes, whenever I’ve gone to the gynecologist she’s always asked me to estimate how many outbreaks I experience per year. I’m always taken back a bit by the question since, without medication, I tend to have about two outbreaks a ...

Here’s what you can do to ensure that you’re protecting your health in your sexual relationships.

As we all know, talking about having herpes is often harder than actually living with the virus. One of the most common questions that come up on this site is how to effectively tell one’s partners that he/she has herpes. However, we rarely discuss t...

Maybe I’m picky or maybe I’m hard to be in a relationship with, but for whatever reason lately I seem to change partners about as often as I change my Facebook status. Due to the moderately high turnover, and my resolution to always inform my partner...

I’ve recently discovered a huge obsession with pubic hair in today’s world, or at least in the metropolitan city in which I live.

Typically, herpes are passed though genitals or mouths, but can it also be passed from hand to hand?

If you’ve been diagnosed with herpes you’re likely thinking your love life is over—but it’s not. 7 reasons to stay positive!

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 no...

A simple mouth sore can start rumors about genital herpes—but let’s clear some things up before that rumor spreads.

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 ...