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tell my partner I have herpes?
Herpes

Do I have to tell my partner I have herpes?

If you have herpes, you know how painful and uncomfortable an outbreak canbe. Itchy, painful sores are sensitive to the touch and can make bodily functionsdifficult. Herpes can be managed. The first important step that you need to take is to tellyour partner you have herpes. You may feel highly embarrassed and not feelthat you’d…

Can I Get Herpes from Oral Sex?
Herpes

Can I Get Herpes from Oral Sex?

The herpes virus, officially called the herpes simplex virus has 2 types, HSV-1 and HSV-2. They are highly contagious.  Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease, and any sexually active person is vulnerable to infection.  The difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2 HSV-1 is the type of herpes that causes cold sores. Cold sores or…

Can I give HSV or Herpes to myself?
Herpes

Can I Spread HSV-1 to Myself?

If you suffer from painful and unsightly cold sores or fever blisters, it is highly likely that you have the Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus has two forms – HSV-1 and HSV-2. Cold sores and fever blisters are the result of HSV-1. While they may develop when you are ill with a cold or flu,…

Do I Have Herpes or HPV?
Herpes

Do I Have Herpes or HPV?

Human Papillomavirus is also written as HPV. It is similar to Herpes in that they both can be sexually transmitted. They are also both a virus. The two viruses have similar symptoms which can lead to confusion.   Both can cause genital lesions, which are sores that can lead to an ulcer. While they are…