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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 […]