Dating Advice
Dating Confidence: Deciding When to Disclose Herpes
Living With Herpes can bring up tough questions about dating, intimacy, and disclosure. Many singles often wonder: When is the right time to tell someone you have herpes? The anxiety of disclosure is real because herpes carries a heavy stigma, even though it’s one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. Deciding when to […]
Black Women & Genital Herpes – Understanding Rates and Relationships
Genital herpes remains one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) worldwide, yet it continues to carry heavy stigma, misinformation, and racial disparities in both infection rates and social impact. For Black women in particular, genital herpes is not just a health condition but also a complex social and emotional issue that influences self-esteem, […]
Honest Love: Tips for Dating a Partner Without Herpes
In today’s digital and emotionally aware world, herpes is no longer the silent barrier to love that it once was. With better awareness, treatment, and support communities, dating someone without herpes doesn’t have to be filled with fear or shame. Many people Living With Herpes are forming meaningful and committed relationships, often with partners who […]
What You Didn’t Know About How Genital Herpes Spreads
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, misconceptions about how genital herpes spreads persist, leading to stigma and confusion. Understanding the facts about genital herpes transmission is crucial for prevention, informed decision-making, and reducing unnecessary fear. In this blog, we’ll explore the lesser-known aspects […]
Breaking the Myth: Herpes Can Impact All Age Groups
Herpes is often misunderstood and surrounded by stigma. Many people perceive herpes as an infection that only affects certain groups, such as young adults or individuals with a particular lifestyle. However, the truth is that herpes can impact people of all ages, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or lifestyle. This widespread misconception about herpes is […]
Herpes Testing: How It Works and Why It Matters
Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide, with millions of people living with the virus. Despite its prevalence, many people are unaware of their herpes status because the virus can often remain dormant without noticeable symptoms. Herpes testing plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing the infection, as well […]
The Best Foods for HSV Singles: Eating for Health
Living with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) can bring its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing flare-ups and maintaining overall health. While there’s no cure for herpes, the good news is that managing HSV outbreaks is possible with the right lifestyle choices — primarily through a healthy and balanced diet. For […]
Can You Get Herpes from a Toilet Seat? The Truth Revealed
When it comes to understanding herpes transmission, myths and misconceptions are common. Many people wonder, ‘Can you get herpes from a toilet seat?’ It’s a common concern. The short answer is no—herpes is very unlikely to spread this way. To understand why, let’s look at how herpes is transmitted. We’ll also explain why surfaces like […]
Balancing Joy & Safety When Dating with Herpes
Dating can be challenging for anyone, but when you’re living with herpes, the journey may feel even more complicated. While the stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be daunting, it’s important to remember that a herpes diagnosis does not define you or your ability to find love and connection. In this comprehensive guide, we […]