How to Use a Condom
DO put the condom on an erect (hard) penis before there is any contact with a partner's genitals. DO use plenty of water-based lubricant (like KY Jelly® or Astroglide®) with latex condoms. This reduces friction and helps prevent the [... more]
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Learn about STDs/STIs
What do states invest in STD prevention? See ASHA's interactive web report to learn more. Have a question about sexual health or STIs? Then check out ASHA's newsest feature--Ask the Experts. Professionals in the field of sexual and reproductive ... [... more]
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What is herpes?
Herpes is a common and usually mild recurrent skin condition; most infections are unrecognized and undiagnosed. Herpes is caused by a virus: the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is in a family of viruses called herpesviruses. This family includes ... [... more]
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Herpes Resource Center
Signs and symptoms of genital herpes can vary greatly from person to person. They can be mild for one individual and severe for another. If you were diagnosed with genital herpes in the last few days, you may be experiencing a number of ... [... more]
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Testing with symptoms: viral culture
If symptoms of herpes appear, they can vary widely from person to person. If a person does experience signs of infection, we recommend obtaining a culture test (a swab from the symptom) within the first 48 hours after a lesion appears. Results ... [... more]
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The Helper
There are three antiviral medications that are FDA-approved for the treatment of genital herpes: The oldest antiviral medication for herpes is acyclovir. Acyclovir is available as a generic drug and is also sold under the brand name Zovirax®. It ... [... more]
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Herpes Resource Center
Herpes may raise strong emotional issues, especially in the first few weeks or months after a diagnosis. Some people initially feel embarrassment, shame, anger, or depression. The good news is that these emotions tend to fade away over time. Some ... [... more]
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Which babies are most at risk?
However, there are precautions that can be taken to lower the risk of transmission from mother to baby. Less than 0.1% of babies born in the United States each year get neonatal herpes. By contrast, some 25-30% of pregnant women have genital ... [... more]
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United States
The Herpes Resource Center (HRC) has an affiliated network of local support (HELP) groups for people concerned about herpes simplex virus. The groups provide a safe, confidential environment where participants can get accurate information and ... [... more]
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American Social Health Association - Herpes Resource Center
Síntomas del herpes genital - cuándo, qué, dónde y con qué frecuencia El herpes lo causa un virus: el virus del herpes simple (HSV, por sus siglas en inglés). El HSV forma parte de la familia de los virus [... more]
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