Genital herpes is a common STD; however, many people who have this sexually transmitted disease don't know they have it. Genital herpes frequently has no symptoms, so you can be infected and ...

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease. It’s caused by two different viruses called herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2). You get genital herpes by having ...

I have a patient, lets call her Lisa, who requested a herpes test even though she has no symptoms. Her test came back positive, and now she wants to divorce her husband over it. I see this a lot: ...

I was on a family vacation in the middle of nowhere when the itching started. Having recently taken up cycling as a hobby, I figured the combination of tight spandex and the swampy humidity of July ...

It’s basically a SELF mantra at this point: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is hella important. Is it the most delightful way to spend your time? No. Is it a vital part of looking ...

The time it takes for the herpes virus to show up after exposure depends on how long your body takes to produce antibodies, but it usually ranges from 2 to 10 days. HSV, also known as the herpes ...