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Herpes Forum

Welcome to the Herpes forum. This forum is for questions and support pertaining to herpes simplex virus infections (HSV-1 and 2) and herpes zoster (shingles) and the virus that causes it, varicella zoster virus. Questions about genital herpes are welcome both here and on the STD Forum.

Terri, Thanks for all you do In this forum! I was involved in mutual masterbation with a SW (genital-hand-genital). There was minim...
Hi there, So I'm very confused. A year and a half ago I had an encounter that left me terrified of herpes. I had two blood tests done an...
18 days ago I had unprotected sex with a girl I have recently started seing for the first time. Yesterday I noticed two flesh coloured (S...
Hi, Well, I just had my first check up in many many years and although the doctor has told me I'm quite healthy, he said I tested posi...
I had unprotected sex 1/1. I have HSV 2 which I know increases my likelihood of getting HIV. I used the home oraquick test at 6 wks; 12...
I’m a guy. I had protected receptive anal intercourse 10 days ago. First time. I ended the encounter after a few minutes. No fluids were ...
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.