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.
Poor sleep doesn't just make you tired — it can trigger herpes outbreaks. Here's what the science says and how to protect yourself with better rest.
Most people with herpes never get a classic outbreak — and that's exactly why it spreads so easily. Here's what the research actually says about asymptomatic herpes and what it means for you.
Serodiscordant dating — where one partner has an STI and the other doesn't — is more common than most people realize. Here's how to build something real without letting the status gap define everything.
Using just one prevention method leaves gaps. Here's how stacking condoms, antiviral therapy, and PrEP together dramatically lowers transmission risk for people living with HSV, HIV, or both.
A prime-and-pull vaccine strategy is showing durable protection against genital herpes in early research. Here's what the science actually says and what it means for the HSV community.
Meeting your partner's family is nerve-wracking for anyone. When you're living with an STI, it can feel like an entirely different level of pressure. Here's how to handle it with confidence.
A new dual-target vaccine approach is showing strong results in early research against genital herpes. Here's what the science actually says — and what it means for the 500 million people living with HSV-2 worldwide.
