Yes, herpes can tingle, itch, burn or ache without a visible sore. What a prodrome feels like, how often genital HSV-1 returns vs. HSV-2, what else it could be and how testing works.
Yes, herpes can infect the eye, usually as an HSV-1 flare-up. The symptoms to watch for, why a red, painful eye needs an eye doctor the same day, and what daily antivirals can do.
Someone said yes after you disclosed herpes, HIV or another STI. Here's how to keep dating them as a whole person, talk about sex and protection, and build a real relationship.
Tested positive for herpes while in a relationship? Learn what the diagnosis can and can't tell you, what to say, how to answer "Did you cheat?", partner testing and how couples manage herpes together.
Tested negative for herpes 4 to 8 weeks after an exposure? What CDC and USPSTF guidance says about the antibody window period, the 12-week retest, why IgM isn't recommended, and when testing without symptoms makes sense.
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.
The FDA just approved Hovilpri (pritelivir), the first herpes antiviral with a new mechanism of action in nearly 30 years, according to its maker. Here's who it's for, who it isn't for, and what it means for dating with HSV or HIV.
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.
