Dating apps: love ’em, hate ’em, accidentally swipe left on your soulmate and spend the next two hours spiraling, we’ve all been there. But if you’re living with HSV1 or HSV2, using dating apps can feel like walking into a digital minefield. Do you disclose on your profile? When is the right time to bring…
A Herpes Test: Let’s Start From The Beginning Let’s be honest: herpes testing can feel like a confusing maze. Should you get tested? When? Why isn’t it included in your standard STI panel? What do all these different test names mean? Take a deep breath – we’re breaking it all down in plain English with…
Herpes Dating Is Possible…We Even Encourage It. Your dating life doesn’t have to end with a herpes diagnosis unless YOU decide it does. Sure, there may be challenges and setbacks, but herpes isn’t the end of the world. Millions of people living with herpes also live normal lives. They date, get married, have kids…you get…
Scientists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have made exciting progress toward a potential herpes cure using gene editing. In lab studies with mice, researchers eliminated up to 97% of the virus and significantly reduced its ability to spread. What Is Herpes? Herpes is a lifelong virus that affects billions of people worldwide. There are two…
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): A Tale as Old as Humanity Herpes simplex virus (HSV) has been quietly present for as long as humans have existed. Despite its ancient origins and how common it is, herpes has somehow become the subject of stigma and jokes far more than it ever deserved. The good news? Understanding how…
How Many People Have Herpes? The Surprising Truth Herpes is one of the most common viral infections worldwide, yet it’s surrounded by myths, misunderstandings, and a whole lot of unnecessary stigma. Let’s unpack the surprising truth about just how common herpes is, the reasons behind its prevalence, and why it’s no big deal for most…
Why You Can’t Catch Herpes from a Towel (and Other Hilarious Myths You Can Stop Worrying About) When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), herpes is one of the most misunderstood. Herpes is like the “shark in the swimming pool” of the STI world—people know it’s a problem, but they often overestimate where and…
Why is Herpes So Hard to Cure? Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections affect millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent outbreaks of painful sores and significant psychological distress. Despite decades of research, a cure for herpes remains elusive. We will explore the unique challenges posed by herpes, current treatment approaches, and the promising research that may…
A new herpes (HSV) research paper has been published, and we thank the reader who sent it to us. While this study may not be up to par with most “scientific” research, it does provide some valuable insights and could lead to more controlled research down the road. It’s still exciting! We summarized the research…
Fred Hutch Herpes Cure Research Update 2022 – Well, we have not made a blog post in quite some time. The simple reason is that there really hasn’t been any promising news or updates….until now. It looks like our friends over at Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center have been continuing their fight for a herpes cure…