Dating with Herpes
Many times, it is never considered what the general population thinks about being single in an “average world” until you find yourself living with an incurable sexually transmitted virus. Upon being diagnosed and for the many month’s and years that will follow, that is a question that plagues the mind of those affected by such [...]
When in doubt about STD, it’s best to just tell
I’m a single, straight man. I was recently told by my last lover that she has HPV. By implication, I probably have it as well. From the Centers for Disease Control site (www.cdc.gov), I learned that at least 50 percent of all sexually active adults get this buggy at some point, and that, by age [...]
Herpes doesn’t mean you were unfaithful
Great question and response via The Sun Herald Dear Annie: Last week, my doctor gave me a preliminary diagnosis of genital herpes. I am waiting for the lab to call back. In the meantime, my husband has shunned me. I don’t know if I contracted this from him (I know that Type 1 cold sores [...]
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