Living with STDs

Confused About HSV-1 and HSV-2?

If you’ve ever found yourself confused about the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2, you’re not alone. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common viral infections, yet it’s often misunderstood. The good news? Understanding HSV doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and there are plenty of resources available to help educate yourself on the

November 13, 2018

My Partner Has Herpes

Wow. You just met Mr. Wonderful and he informs me that you has genital herpes. What should you do? This is quite a common question in sexual health clinics. Let’s start with checking your herpes status. Remember, 45 million Americans have genital herpes and its estimated that only 10 – 20% of those folks know

November 6, 2018

Does HIV Always Become AIDS?

Many people assume that HIV and AIDS are interchangeable terms. While it is true that HIV can eventually lead into AIDS, it is not always true that if you contract HIV you will also develop AIDS. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, HIV can

November 1, 2018

3 Athletes Who Were Diagnosed with HIV

Greg Louganis, diving Greg Louganis was a world-class, award winning diver. In his career he won five world championships, four Olympic gold medals, and one Olympic silver medal. He competed in three different Summer Olympic Games including 1976, 1984, and 1988. It was that very same year that Louganis was diagnosed as HIV positive. In

December 27, 2017

Oral Herpes Is More Common Than You Think

Oral herpes, sometimes referred to as mouth herpes, is a very common infection. According to the ASHA, more than 50% of the adult population of the United States already has oral herpes. Oral herpes is typically caused by a virus known as herpes simplex virus 1, or HSV-1. The CDC believes that most people become

September 29, 2017

Herpes Facts: What You Need To Know

Many people have tons of questions about herpes. It is a common STD but still there are many misconceptions about the infection. Let’s take a look at 5 quick facts about herpes. Herpes Is Caused By Two Viruses HSV, or herpes simplex virus, is the STD that can cause genital herpes. There are two strains

September 1, 2017

Older People Get STDs Too

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seniors in America are enjoying are enjoying more active sex lives. Some attribute the rise in sexual activity among the elderly to advances in prescription drugs or basic medical treatments. Whatever the cause, Americans today are living longer and healthier lives. As sexual activity becomes more

July 21, 2017

Surviving HIV into Old Age: More Common Than You’d Think

There was a time when you didn’t live very long after being diagnosed with HIV. A new HIV diagnosis was considered a death sentence. Today, treatments have come so far that many people are finding themselves living decades after their diagnosis. In many patients, HIV does not develop into AIDS because of modern medicine. The

June 7, 2017

HIV Stole the Lives of These 3 Movie Stars

Hollywood has gone through a great deal of change since the early 1980s. Since then, many famous actors and actresses have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Here’s a brief look at some of the most influential people Hollywood lost to the virus: Rock Hudson In the 1950s and 60s, Rock Hudson was known as one of

May 12, 2017

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