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Making Peace With Herpe

Making peace with the virus... Many people with herpes would ridicule even thinking about that possibility. But even if you could win a battle against the herpes virus– which you can’t, there is no need for hostilities. The virus is going to be inyour body for life, and believe it or not , it greatly prefers to stay dormant , much like it’s cousin the chicken–pox virus. Herpes only re–activates..... More on Male Herpes

What Exactly is a Cold Sore

Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are small wounds that appear on the lips or around the mouth. These sores seemingly appear at random and can be both painful and embarrassing. The reality is that the herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes cold sores. Most people find the connection between herpes and cold sores to be very alarming, but it is not. There are two types of herpes simplex virus, HS..... More on Male Herpes

Dating With Herpe

Most people suffer from broken relationships and tend to move on in search of new relationships but the emotional impact of the relationships that have floundered makes it more difficult to pursue the process of dating. The situation worsens if you are dating with herpes, as you would be constantly living with the possibility of getting rejected and ridiculed. Many people suffering from herpes..... More on Male Herpes

How Can You Tell Someone Has Genital Herpes

How can you tell someone has genital herpes? Do you take a good look at the person? Do you ask and look straight in their eyes? Do you inquire about their sex lives? Well, my answer is no, maybe and maybe. It may be a good idea to ask someone if they’re aware of having genital herpes. The more sexual partners a person has had in their lives, the more likely they’re to be infected by herpes. Bu..... More on Male Herpes

HERPES: What To Do If Your Potential Partner Has #147;The Talk #147; Wit

You ve met this great guy. Things are going very well, in fact, you think tonight s date may be the date . Actually, your guy thinks the same thing. He feels you re special and wants to take things to the next level. Date night arrives. You spend a romantic evening together over dinner and he offers to continue the evening over at his place. Silently you think, Yes! This is it! But first, he..... More on Male Herpes

Coldsores ndash; Little Known Fact

Coldsores, also called fever blisters and oral herpes, are a global epidemic – or pandemic. Coldsores are the visible symptom of an active herpes virus infestation. More specifically, coldsores are the result of the reproduction process of the herpes virus. The World Health Organization estimates 85% to 91% of the world population currently carries the herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2 (HSV–1 and..... More on Male Herpes

Herpes: Symptoms and Treatment Informatio

The Herpes Virus is highly contagious. 60%–80% of the US adult population have one or both of the main strains of Herpes virus hominus. 90% are unaware of their infection. Herpes Simples 1 generally affects the mouth in the form of cold sores (fever blisters). Herpes Simplex 2 affects the genital area. Herpes Outbreaks are generally readily evident: symptoms – usually develop within 20 d..... More on Male Herpes

Stress, Nutrition and the Herpes Virus

Herpes is a virus that really feeds of the host’s central nervous system. When a person who has the herpes virus is on top of their game, the virus is kept silent. Hiding in the nerves by site of infection, but when stress strikes it’s like a red flag to the virus – Party time for old HSV. (Funny how it has the same initials as a big red car). Often it is just when a person think ’ nothing else ..... More on Male Herpes

How to Deal with Herpes Rejectio

He or She Just Aint That Into You. If you have herpes and have the integrity to tell someone about it before you get sexually involved and they reject you because of it, it is one of the most devastating forms of rejection imaginable. Just as bad as being rejected because of your race, or physical disability or anything else not under your control, and just as ignorant and intolerable. When the ..... More on Male Herpes

Herpes 101 ndash; An Introduction To The Herpes Simplex Viru

There is often great confusion when it comes to herpes. Just the word "herpes" often conjures up images of a particularly nasty sexually transmitted disease. But did you know that herpes actually stems from a virus known as the herpes simplex virus? And were you aware, that the chances are that you have already caught it at some stage during your life? In fact, statistics show that around 85% of t..... More on Male Herpes

How to control your herpes outbreak

Herpes is a virus that affects the human nervous system, modifying the DNA of the nerve cells supplying the skin through which the virus entered. Most patients suffer from recurrences that may vary in frequency from once in a lifetime to several recurrences a year. The average rate of recurrences is about four times per year. Recurrences usually take about a week or so to heal. People living wit..... More on Male Herpes

Equine Herpes Virus Attacks the Track

Maryland horses won’t be accepted in Gulfstream Park or Palm Meadows Training Center. This was decided to protect other horses from getting contaminated of the equine herpes virus that is affecting some of these animals. They won’t be accepting horses that have been raced or stabled in Maryland since Jan 1st, 2006. Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore is under quarantine. The Maryland Jockey Club an..... More on Male Herpes