A negative swab and a positive blood test don't always conflict. What CDC guidelines say about swab timing, IgM tests, HerpeSelect index values of 1.1 to 3.0, Biokit and Western blot confirmation, 12-week retesting, and why a partner can test negative.
Learn how suppressive therapy for herpes works, who may benefit from daily antiviral medication, and how it can help reduce outbreaks and lower HSV transmission risk.
Can you get herpes with a condom? Learn how HSV spreads, how much condoms reduce the risk, and the best ways to protect yourself and your partner.
Thinking about marrying someone with herpes? Learn how couples manage HSV, reduce transmission risk, plan for the future, and build healthy, lasting marriages.
Wondering how to tell someone you have HIV? Learn when to disclose, what to say, how to handle rejection, and how honest conversations can lead to healthier relationships.
Learn how HIV disclosure laws by state differ across the U.S., what modern HIV science says about transmission, and why understanding your state's laws is important before dating or becoming intimate.
Not all herpes blood tests are created equal — and the wrong one can give you a false result that changes your life. Here's what you need to know before you get tested.
Stress is one of the most well-documented triggers for herpes outbreaks. Here's what's actually happening in your body when you're overwhelmed, and what you can do to break the cycle.
Syphilis cases are climbing sharply on Australia's Sunshine Coast, prompting urgent calls for testing. Health officials warn many carriers show zero symptoms. Here's what the outbreak means for you.
