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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 Herpes Shorten Your Life?
If you find that you get small, red, painful blisters around your mouth and nose, or your genitals, it is highly likely that you are infected with the herpes virus. What is it? First of all, let’s find out what herpes is. It is a virus rather than a bacteria, and it is called the…



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…



Which Natural Treatments Work Best for Herpes?
Many people all over the world have been diagnosed with herpes. If you have herpes, you are likely wondering what the best natural treatment that will work best to treat the symptoms. Herpes, or to use its full name, the herpes simplex virus, is a virus that causes contagious sores. These sores are usually found…



How likely am I to get herpes if my partner has it?
Herpes is highly contagious. That said, one should bear in mind that there are 2 types of herpes. Herpes is named the herpes simplex virus. It is made up of type 1, HSV-1. It also has type 2, HSV-2. This strain – type 1 – is usually responsible for oral herpes, or cold sores and…



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,…



My Herpes Outbreak is Getting Worse
Having a herpes outbreak can be both painful and embarrassing. After diagnosis, you may have been told that your outbreaks should lessen in severity as time passes. While this is true for some people, each person is different and each person will react in a different way to the virus. If your herpes outbreak is…



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…



What Does a Herpes Sore Look Like?
It is possible that you have the herpes virus. Statistics from WHO show that roughly 67% of adults worldwide have the virus that causes oral herpes. It is also noted that approximately 418 million adults under the age of 50 have genital herpes. Considering these high statistics, it is interesting to note that there are…



What is the Longest a Herpes Outbreak Can Last?
If you think of the word herpes, you will likely think of a cold sore or a fever blister around your mouth. These are uncomfortable and can cause acute embarrassment and distress. When you are in the grip of a herpes outbreak, you are most likely thinking how long the discomfort and pain will last….