Does stress trigger herpes?
It is believed that both physical and emotional stress can trigger an outbreak of Genital herpes in some people. Stress is known to compromise your immune system which in turn places you at risk of an outbreak. Getting proper rest, exercising regularly and eating well are all great ways to reduce stress and strengthen your [...]
Genital Herpes: Stigma Still Strong
Genital herpes is common but it still carries a big social stigma, an online poll shows. The poll included 503 U.S. adults with genital herpes and about 1,400 other adults who said they didn’t have genital herpes. Participants answered questions about their relationships and views of genital herpes. They ranked genital herpes second for social [...]
Sexually abused children carrying STDs
Doctors are dealing with an horrific side affect of abuse – more children with sexually transmitted diseases. Instances of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital warts are all increasing and doctors blame child abuse. The children have contracted diseases as a result of sexual abuse, often at the hands of relations or care givers. [...]
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