Jun 29, 2023 02:28am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

3 min read

Herpes Testing: A Journey through Time

In today's world, advancements in medical technology have made herpes testing a routine and accessible procedure. However, the journey to reach this point has been marked by significant milestones and breakthroughs. Join us as we embark on a historical exploration of herpes testing, tracing its origins and the remarkable progress made over the years.

Ancient Beliefs and Observations: In ancient times, the understanding of herpes was shrouded in mystery and superstition. Historical texts and…

Jun 29, 2023 02:28am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

3 min read

Jun 5, 2023 02:16am

By Alexandra Harbushka

Under Herpes 101

4 min read

The Urgent Need for Comprehensive Sexual Education: Combating the Rise of STIs

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Why Education and Prevention Should Be Prioritized Over Antibiotics for STI Control

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are becoming increasingly common in the United States and other countries, a concerning trend acknowledged by healthcare professionals. As a urologist, I have observed a rise in patients seeking treatment for STIs. Recently, while browsing through Twitter, I stumbled upon a USA TODAY news article that referenced a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The …

Jun 5, 2023 02:16am

By Alexandra Harbushka

Under Herpes 101

4 min read

Mar 23, 2023 08:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101, Outbreak Prevention, Telling Your Partner & Dating

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The Secret Society: An Online Support Group for Herpes Community

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Finding out you have herpes can be a difficult and isolating experience. When Alexandra, the founder of The Secret Society was first diagnosed, she felt alone and without support. That's why she created The Secret Society, an online support group for people living with herpes.

The Secret Society is a place where people from all over the world come together to find support, make friends, and talk about their herpes journey. It's a safe space where people can be open and honest without fe…

Mar 23, 2023 08:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101, Outbreak Prevention, Telling Your Partner & Dating

2 min read

Aug 10, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101 & Outbreak Prevention

3 min read

What to Do If You Were Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes

When we are diagnosed with genital herpes or oral herpes our hearts sink. We feel totally alone and like nobody understand what we are going through. This was exactly how I felt when I was diagnosed with genital herpes back in 2011.

Something that doesn't help us with this 'alone feeling' is that when we are alone we can go down a rabbit hole and start creating worry which leads to depression or anxiety. I call this phase of just being diagnosed with herpes the Eeyore phase. When we are dia…

Aug 10, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101 & Outbreak Prevention

3 min read

Jul 27, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

3 min read

Asymptomatic and Living with Herpes

What does asymptomatic mean and how does this relate to living with herpes?

Let me assume that you are either reading this because you just found out you have herpes but have never gotten an outbreak. Or you've had one outbreak and haven't had any more outbreaks in years. The unique thing about the herpes virus is it has the ability to go dormant in our system, thus making the person living with herpes asymptomatic.

According to Oxford's dictionary the definition of asymptomatic is, "(of…

Jul 27, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

3 min read

Jul 11, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

4 min read

Is Herpes Always Genital or Oral?

This is such a great question. I still get people who are shocked at the fact that both HSV 1 and 2 can go to either location.

If that came as a surprise to you let me then explain.

Traditionally we believed that HSV1 was only oral herpes and it could only be oral herpes and that was the good type of herpes. At the same time we believed that genital herpes was always HSV2 and it would only stay in the genital region and it was the bad kind. Firstly, there is no good or bad kind of herpes. An…

Jul 11, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

4 min read

Jul 4, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

3 min read

How I Spent My 4th of July with a Herpes Diagnosis - Oh Sh*T Anniversary Pt. 7

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Everything feels so out of reach when you are first diagnosed. Everything comes crumbling down and you feel like you're never going to be able to come up for air. It's suffocating and terrifying at the same time. Would love to tell you after I was diagnosed I picked up and was able to straighten my life out right away. That wasn't the case and I did not have a rebound in one day or even the week later.

Back when I was diagnosed I was really struggling. So now it's the 4th of July. I had pla…

Jul 4, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

3 min read

Jun 29, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

5 min read

You Have Herpes Questions, the Top FAQ's Answered - Oh Sh*T Anniversary Pt.4

One of the things I distinctly remember when I was in the waiting period and wondering if I had herpes I also began to ask myself questions about living with herpes. I mean, what if I had herpes? How would my life look differently? How would I ever date again? Would I have to marry this guy that I was dating? Would I just be having constant outbreaks all the time or would I never get another outbreak ever? Literally, there were so many questions.

So I can imagine that if you were just diagn…

Jun 29, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

5 min read

Jun 28, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

2 min read

What Doctor Said when I Went for My Physical: Oh Sh*T Anniversary pt.3

In case you missed it, we're in the middle of the Oh Shit Anniversary. It was 11 years ago I was diagnosed with herpes. This is the exact day 11 years ago....

Now it's Tuesday and I know something is wrong. This is the same day as it was eleven years ago. By now the blisters had fully shown up and I was in unbelievable pain. I felt so sick and could not imagine what was going on. Today was supposed to be just a regular physical but instead it turned into the day to go to the doctors and get…

Jun 28, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

2 min read

Jun 27, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

4 min read

What You Need to Know about Herpes in 2022 - Oh Sh*T Anniversary Pt.2

As I've mentioned before I've had herpes for a long time. I was diagnosed with HSV1 oral in 2003 and then with HSV2 genital in 2011. So it's safe to say I've had my ups and downs as well as I've dealt with lots of stigma over the decades.

I think back in 2003 and in the early 2000's herpes was something that really wasn't talked about. I mean if you go cold sores you most likely didn't know they were contagious and considered herpes. Back then, we for sure didn't associate the idea that ora…

Jun 27, 2022 05:00am

By Sabina Gaspirc

Under Herpes 101

4 min read

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Herpes 101

Herpes Testing: A Journey through Time

The Urgent Need for Comprehensive Sexual Education: Combating the Rise of STIs

Why Education and Prevention Should Be Prioritized Over Antibiotics for STI Control

The Secret Society: An Online Support Group for Herpes Community

What to Do If You Were Just Diagnosed with Genital Herpes

Asymptomatic and Living with Herpes

Is Herpes Always Genital or Oral?

How I Spent My 4th of July with a Herpes Diagnosis - Oh Sh*T Anniversary Pt. 7

You Have Herpes Questions, the Top FAQ's Answered - Oh Sh*T Anniversary Pt.4

What Doctor Said when I Went for My Physical: Oh Sh*T Anniversary pt.3

What You Need to Know about Herpes in 2022 - Oh Sh*T Anniversary Pt.2

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