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Sticky Post Living with HPV
I have lived with HPV for some 7 years now. I receive, constant, but small outbreaks. It makes dating near...More
Posted by InnerPeace
Reply: HSV2+
There is no such thing as asking a question that is to personal. If you do not ask you will not get answer. That...More
To learn more read the Herpes Handbook. Terri Warren's book The Good News about the Bad News. It is available now as am e-book. Click on my avatar to get more details.
Posted by abe648
Whats going on.....stds?
High there, About 8 1/2 weeks ago I had my last sexual counter. Unprotected oral, protected vaginal, took...More
Posted by 10willis10
Post Intercourse Irritation and Bumps
I have started a recent committed relationship with someone who lives in another state. After seeing him...More
Posted by beverlyray36
STD or what?
Hello, I have a concern that has been bothering and perplexing me for some time now. I have an itch within...More
Posted by Shamou47
STD or what?
Hello, I have a concern that has been bothering and perplexing me for some time now. I have an itch within...More
Posted by Shamou47
Reply: Not sure if I have herpes or how I got it - Please...
No to all your questions above. I believe that I had HSV 2 for 10 years before I had my first noticeable ob. So...More
To learn more read the Herpes Handbook. Terri Warren's book The Good News about the Bad News. It is available now as am e-book. Click on my avatar to get more details.
Posted by abe648
Reply: Not sure what I have...
It could be Herpes but then you gals can get all types of problems down yonder. so if you are going to be there...More
To learn more read the Herpes Handbook. Terri Warren's book The Good News about the Bad News. It is available now as am e-book. Click on my avatar to get more details.
Posted by abe648
Reply: Genital Herpes
No, you can't give it to her from kissing or giving her oral. The infection is located on your genitals, this...More
Posted by Elle0317
strands in urine AFTER treated for chlamydia
tested positive for chlamydia. After I got my treatment (azithromycin) i started noticing strands in my...More
Posted by mrhealthweb
Reply: Is it okay to be treated for gonorrhea 24 hours af...
Yes, it would work even while on your menstrual period. GailMore
Posted by georgiagail
Reply: Pregnancy and herpes
If you are using condoms and are concerned that if you do not use condoms you could get HSV 2 then just put a...More
To learn more read the Herpes Handbook in the Resource Centter on the top left of the page. A good book is Terri Warren's book The Good News about the Bad News. It is available on Amazon.com
Posted by abe648
Reply: transmission
Yes, skin-to-skin transmission is required. It's best if everyone uses their own wash cloths/sponges, herpes...More
Posted by Elle0317
Reply: Cross-contaminating myself? HSV question
Cross-contaminating is not likely. Before I started to take Valacyclvir I would get an ob and then once it...More
Life can go on with Genital Herpes. If you are alone then there is someone who will love and accept you even with Genital Herpes. :-)-
Posted by abe648
Reply: 24 and life is over
I was diagnosed with GW about 2 months ago. At times I feel very low. Mostly when I think about dating or...More
Posted by painNheart
Reply: No outbreaks..tested twice!!
Hi. I know exactly what you are going through.. Two days ago I found out that it's in my blood but I've never...More
Posted by punkin06
Reply: Nervous (phobic) about receiving sexual transmitte...
A condom, when used accurately...and assuming it does not break or tear...provides an excellent barrier to...More
Posted by georgiagail
Reply: Herpes Sensitivity
Once you heal you should be OK. There should be no sensitivity down yonder. I am wondering if perhaps the...More
Life can go on with Genital Herpes. If you are alone then there is someone who will love and accept you even with Genital Herpes. :-)-
Posted by abe648
Reply: can i recieve oral sex?
The kube above should read as follows "\Your odds of giving him HSV 2 genitally when on suppressive and no...More
Life can go on with Genital Herpes. If you are alone then there is someone who will love and accept you even with Genital Herpes. :-)-
Posted by abe648
IUD and HPV
Hello, I have recently gotten an IUD(Mirena) done on Monday, a few days later on a Thursday, my doctor calls...More
Posted by amcale86
Reply: All over body itching
hear u mine is the same been on valcour for a month and still having outbreaks. itching terrible especially...More
Posted by An_245302
Stressing
I was diagonsed with HPV in '08. Had a coloscopy done, with no signs of cancer, went again after 6 months and...More
Posted by MichMX73
Stressing
I was diagonsed with HPV in '08. Had a coloscopy done, with no signs of cancer, went again after 6 months and...More
Posted by MichMX73
HPV
my daughter of 23 just found out she has HPV and is bout 2 months pregnant. i've read some of the info on...More
Posted by kathy_1961
can i recieve oral sex?
am a woman who has genital herpes and takes valtrex everyday. I recently started dating someone and made...More
Posted by sweetsara2100
Reply: HSV 1
You are a low positive so I would wait another 2 months and get retested to confirm that you are above the 3.5...More
Life can go on with Genital Herpes. If you are alone then there is someone who will love and accept you even with Genital Herpes. :-)-
Posted by abe648
Reply: HSV2 Need Help
First of all you are not the first and you will not be the last to not tell someone. The best thing to do is...More
Life can go on with Genital Herpes. If you are alone then there is someone who will love and accept you even with Genital Herpes. :-)-
Posted by abe648
Reply: Stripper touching penis during lapdance
Thanks for responding. I think I am paranoid because I have started feeling this irritation in my urethra,...More
Posted by An_245270
I didnt know
may have herpes and also am having to go for a biopsey on my cervix. I am scared to death. even worse I am...More
Posted by An_245266

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