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Herpes is a sexually transmitted viral disease caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. Two strains of this virus have been identified – HSV I and HSV2. The HSV–I virus is known to cause oral herpes. Oral herpes is a disease that affects the mouth. Cold sores appear on the lips and on and in the mouth. It is a communicable disease that is prevalent among children, though it is not uncommon among adul..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Relationship Advice: First Date Sex? Should You

Everybody on TV seems to be tumbling into bed on the first date these days, but should you? Absolutely not, and I don’t care if you’ve been celibate since 1996. Here’s why: 1. Chances are, you’ve just met the guy. You know nothing about him, let alone whether he bathes daily, or if he’s one of those losers who picks his nose at stoplights. 2. My OB/GYN estimates that two out of five people ar..... More on Herpes In Mouth

The Demonization of Genital Herpe

Those of us who have so–called "genital herpes" are caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand we are ostracized by the minority of the population (about 40%) who don’t currently have herpes simplex in their body, which is bad enough, but more cruelly we are often isolated by our fellow members of the herpes community who have so–called cold sores (heroes simplex 1 of the mouth and face)...... More on Herpes In Mouth

Oral Herpe

Herpes, both oral and genital, is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. While oral Herpes is caused by HSV–1, genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the HSV–2 virus. The common symptoms for both oral and genital herpes include the appearance of sores on the body. These sores appear on different parts of the body. In case of genital herpes, they appear on the genital area. In or..... More on Herpes In Mouth

WHAT IS AN STD AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT YOUR DAILY LIFE

Fact No. 1: A sexually–transmitted disease (STD), also known as a sexually–transmitted infection (STI) is any infection or disease that is passed on from one person to another during sexual intercourse or other types of sexual activity, such as oral sex. Some STDs, such as HIV/AIDS, can also be transmitted via the shared use of infected needles by drug users. Fact No. 2: Someone who is infe..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Your Sexual Health Can Enhance Your Relationshi

Sexual health seems to be on everyone’s mind these days and with good reason. Everyone wants to be healthy when it comes to sex; no one wants to think that they have problems with this most basic of human activities. Many men, however, find themselves faced with serious sexual issues, such as erectile dysfunction and impotence. While most seek to hide what they think of as a deficiency, those wh..... More on Herpes In Mouth

A Prescription for Love: Treating Herpes with Lov

For anyone who is struggling with their herpes, and even for those who are not struggling, here’s my prescription for Love. Love is the universal agent of healing. Everything good and positive and sustainable in this world comes from love. The best prescription for herpes is a daily mega–dose of love. Do you love yourself? Has having herpes made you love yourself less? If others try to trash you..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Herpes Cur

Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. There are two strains of this virus– HSV–1 and HSV–2 and they cause two variants of the disease, oral and genital herpes. While there is no cure for herpes, the illness itself can be shortened by anti–viral drugs like acyclovir. The outbreak of this disease is marked by blisters that appear on the body or on and in the mouth in case..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Genital Herpe

Genital herpes is transmitted sexually by the HSV–2 virus. The primary symptoms of the disease are the blisters or sores that appear on the genital area. Other symptoms of the disease include a constant pain in the legs, buttocks or the genital area. Women have to put up with the discomfort of a vaginal discharge. Infected people get a feeling of pressure or fullness in the abdominal area. Genit..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Resisting the Urge to Only Date Others with Herpe

My girlfriend and I broke–up (amiably) three weeks ago today. It was unexpected since we were getting along very well and still love each other very much. But we didn’t agree on how the relationship should be in the future so we decided it was better to stop now than face a certain break–up down the line. So I am suddenly single and am in an awkward position. I hear that voice at the back of my..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Managing herpe

Herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes, also caused by the herpes simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes each ..... More on Herpes In Mouth

Why Does Herpes Hurt So Much

Both types of Herpes Viruses live in neural ganglia near the site of infection. For Cold Sores the virus lays dormant in the area around the TMJ nerves, in genital herpes the virus lays dormant in the sacral lumbar area. When the virus activates one of the symptoms is shooting pains and tenderness into the nerve where the virus has been living. This kind of pain that the Herpes Virus inflicts on ..... More on Herpes In Mouth