Life With Herpes

Religion, Beliefs and the Shame of Herpes

Rich Mancuso, May 04 2021

With contributions from - Dr. Rebecca Horecky Stout, Ed.D After a great deal of debate, I decided to add my thoughts on religion and its role within the stigma.

With contributions from - Dr. Rebecca Horecky Stout, Ed.

Herpes And Exercise

Alexandra Harbushka, Mar 20 2021

Herpes is a common infection that causes painful sores and fluid-filled lesions on the body.

Herpes is a common infection that causes painful sores and fluid-filled lesions on the body.

3 Ways Your Herpes Diagnosis Liberates Your Sex Life

Alexandra Harbushka, Mar 13 2021

Herpes and sex can go together Herpes diagnosis and liberated sex life don’t normally go in the same sentence or even in the same conversation.

Herpes and sex can go together Herpes diagnosis an...

Should You Tell Your Past Partners about Your Herpes Diagnosis

Alexandra Harbushka, Mar 06 2021

Do your past partners even need to know that you have herpes? When you’re just recently diagnosed with herpes hundred-and-one questions go through your mind.

Do your past partners even need to know that you h...

Dating And Herpes: How To Handle Yourself

Alexandra Harbushka, Feb 23 2021

Dating can be all fun and romantic until one of the partners is infected with the condition that the other partner knew about but did not disclose. Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease. Unfortunately, it is not easy to tell when someone has it, especially when the symptoms are not glaring. Usually, it is characterized by sores, pain, and itchiness. As a viral disease, there is the reality of the disease not going away ultimately. However, with the right therapy or treatment, it is possible to manage the symptoms and make life more bearable.

Dating can be all fun and romantic until one of the partners is infected with the condition that the other partner knew about but did not disclose. Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease. Unfortunately, it is not easy to tell when someone has it, especially when the symptoms are not glaring. Usually, it is characterized by sores, pain, and itchiness. As a viral disease, there is the reality of the disease not going away ultimately. However, with the right therapy or treatment, it is possible to manage the symptoms and make life more bearable.

What to Do If You Give Your Partner Herpes

Alexandra Harbushka, Feb 16 2021

What to say when your partner tells you they got herpes from you Generally, our first outbreak is so...

What to say when your partner tells you they got h...

Will Herpes Impact Your Fertility?

Alexandra Harbushka, Jul 25 2020

Wanting to know if you can get pregnant if you have herpes? I get questions all the time about pregnancy and herpes.

Wanting to know if you can get pregnant if you hav...

Can I get married if I have herpes?

Alexandra Harbushka, Jun 17 2020

Over the years of working on Life With Herpes I’ve spoken to people who’ve not gotten married because they have herpes.

Over the years of working on Life With Herpes I’ve...

3 Tips on How to Date with Confidence and Herpes

Alexandra Harbushka, Apr 15 2020

How To Be Yourself When You’re Dating With Herpes Dating can feel like it’s overwhelming and scary.

How To Be Yourself When You’re Dating With Herpes Dating can feel like it’s overwhelming and scary.

How to Date with Confidence: Dr. Aziz Gazipura

Alexandra Harbushka, Apr 09 2020

On this episode of Life With Herpes I had the honor of interviewing the world's leading confidence coach, Dr.Aziz Gazipura.

On this episode of Life With Herpes I had the hono...