Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By Melvin Tillman
Despite the stigma, a lot of people have some strain of herpes. Approximately 20% of the population has HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus - type 2) (i.e., genital her...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By Melvin Tillman
Whether the diagnosis is recent or old, some people with HSV (herpes simplex virus) may see herpes and casual sex as mutually exclusive. Because they have HSV-1...
Dating, Dating Etiquette, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By Center for Growth Therapists
Having a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) can be hard enough, having to talk about it with your partner can be even more difficult. When is the right time to share th...
Physical Therapy & Sexual Health, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Living with herpes: A collection of our favorite articles. Herpes Sex Guilt Philly Having Herpes, Having Sex, Having Guilt in Philly: Tips for Self Forgiveness (herpe...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
If you think you might have an infection and you are wondering where to get help with herpes we recommend the following: Medical Care If you have (or think you have) her...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Question: What is Prodrome? Prodrome refers to the early symptoms and signs that a person experiences before the full blown symptoms of an illness become evident. ...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Oral Facial Herpes: Herpes is a very common and usually mild recurrent skin condition transmitted through skin to skin contact. Approximately 50% - 80% of the adult popul...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Minimizing the risk of herpes transmission: Herpes is most contagious during an outbreak, however it can be spread even when no symptoms are present if the virus is activ...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Living with herpes in Philadelphia: you likely have many questions and concerns about your recent herpes diagnosis, such as those listed below. You will work it through,...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
How Frequently will I have Herpes outbreaks The number of annual herpes outbreaks can greatly vary from person to person, and even from year to year for the same person. ...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Treatment Options Antiviral Therapy Zovirax (Acyclovir:): Oral medication taken either as needed during an outbreak or daily to suppress the virus and reduce the ...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes, Types Of Therapy, Group therapy
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Support Group The initial diagnosis of herpes (HSV 1 / HSV 2) can impact how people see themselves, and cause worry about how they will be perceived. You may feel ...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Symptoms Symptoms of genital herpes can vary greatly in presentation, severity and duration in different people, and even in the same person during different outbr...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes, Sexual Self Esteem
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Having Herpes, Having Sex, Having Guilt in Philly: Tips for Self Forgiveness Telling your partner that you have genital herpes is embarrassing, uncomfortable, and in gen...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes resources in Philadelphia. We are proud to offer a Herpes Support Group and individual and couples counseling. Benefits of joining a herpes support group The init...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes, Sexual Self Esteem, Wellness and General Mental Health Concerns, Self Esteem
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Impact on Your Feelings Initial Emotional Reaction For many people, the emotional impact of herpes can be more distressing than the physical symptoms. Initially, ...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Impact on Your Body Outbreak Duration: If you’ve recently been diagnosed with genital herpes, you may be experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, such as sores, b...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Herpes Facts There are 8 known herpes viruses: Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1), usually associated with cold sores or fever blisters on the lips, nose, chin and other fac...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Hope After Herpes: The Emotional Impact Hope after Herpes The emotional impact of the herpes simplex virus can often be the biggest struggle for individuals diagnosed wi...
Dating, Dating with STI, Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's, STI - Herpes, Herpes
By "Alex" Caroline Robboy
Disclosing your herpes diagnosis to your partner Disclosing your herpes diagnosis to your partner. Even if you have been living with genital herpes for years, it c...
