Herpes

Herpes and Sexual Scripts

If you talk with a physician about having herpes simplex virus (HSV), they would likely tell you that the virus is pretty benign (e.g., skin irritation, physical fatigue).  Yet, so many struggle with having HSV.  That’s because of the immense social stigma with having the virus.  Additionally, sexual scripts often add to that social stigma.  […]

Myths About Herpes

         Despite the stigma, a lot of people have some strain of herpes.  Approximately 20% of the population has HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus – type 2) (i.e., genital herpes), while about 80% has HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus – type 1) (i.e., cold sores).  Even though so many people have a form of herpes, many myths […]

Casual Sex with Herpes

        Whether the diagnosis is recent or old, some people with HSV (herpes simplex virus) may see herpes and casual sex as mutually exclusive.  Because they have HSV-1 or 2, there can be the idea that the person will never have casual sex again.  Even though it may feel intense or like a death sentence […]

Talking To Your Partner About Your Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Having a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) can be hard enough, having to talk about it with your partner can be even more difficult. When is the right time to share this information with your partner? How do you share this information? What do you need in return from your partner? Though having the conversation may […]

Herpes Help in Philadelphia

Living with herpes: A collection of our favorite articles. Herpes Sex Guilt Philly Having Herpes, Having Sex, Having Guilt in Philly: Tips for Self Forgiveness (herpes sex guilt Philly) Herpes Impact On Your Feelings Herpes’ Impact on Your Feelings Herpes Impact On Your Body Herpes impact on your body, including outbreak duration, recurrence, treatment and prevention. Herpes Facts […]

Where To Get Help With Herpes

Cold Sores

Where to get help with Herpes

Prodrome

Prodrome refers to the early symptoms and signs that a person experiences before the full blown symptoms of an illness become evident.

Cold Sores (Oral Facial Herpes)

Oral Facial Herpes: Herpes is a very common and usually mild recurrent skin condition transmitted through skin to skin contact.

Minimizing the risk of herpes transmission

Minimizing the risk of herpes transmission: Herpes is most contagious during an outbreak, however it can be spread even when no symptoms are present if the virus is active on the skin, but asymptomatic.

Living With Herpes

Living with herpes in Philadelphia: you likely have many questions and concerns about your recent herpes diagnosis, such as those listed below.

How Frequently Will I Have Herpes Outbreaks

How Frequently will I have Herpes outbreaks

Herpes Treatment Options

Herpes Treatment Options

Herpes Support Group

Herpes Support Group in Center City Philadelphia, Time & Date: Every first and third Thursday @ 6:30pm

Herpes Symptoms

Herpes symptoms

Herpes Sex Guilt Philly

Having Herpes, Having Sex, Having Guilt in Philly: Tips for Self Forgiveness (herpes sex guilt Philly)

Herpes Resources in Philadelphia

Enroll in our Herpes Therapy Support Group or just read about the benefits of joining a herpes support group

Herpes Impact On Your Feelings

Herpes’ Impact on Your Feelings

Herpes Impact On Your Body

Herpes impact on your body, including outbreak duration, recurrence, treatment and prevention.

Herpes Facts

Herpes facts

Emotional Impact of Herpes

Hope After Herpes: The Emotional Impact

Disclosing your herpes diagnosis to your partner

Disclosing your herpes diagnosis to your partner

Diagnosing Herpes

Diagnosing herpes in Philadelphia

Benefits of Herpes Support Group

Benefits of Herpes Support Group (Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth Inc)

Herpes Question: What is Asymptomatic Shedding?

Herpes Question: What is Asymptomatic Shedding?

Benefits of Herpes Support Group

So you just learned that you are living with the herpes simplex virus and you are trying to figure out what to do? Consider joining our Herpes support group in Center City Philadelphia