Herpes Testing 
Condoms reduce but don’t eliminate herpes transmission risk. Learn how effective they are, why herpes is different from other STIs, and what else reduces risk. Read More →
Herpes can remain dormant in the body for years before causing symptoms. Learn how HSV latency works and what causes reactivation. Read More →
Herpes can spread through oral sex — both HSV-1 and HSV-2. Learn the transmission risk, whether condoms help, and when to get tested. Read More →
Herpes can spread even without visible sores through asymptomatic shedding. Learn how often this happens, what increases risk, and how to reduce transmission. Read More →
What are the actual odds of getting herpes from a partner? Learn HSV-1 and HSV-2 transmission rates with and without condoms, antivirals, and visible sores. Read More →
Stress, illness, sun exposure, and other factors can trigger herpes outbreaks. Learn the most common triggers and how to reduce recurrence. Read More →
The duration of a herpes outbreak varies. Learn how long first outbreaks and recurrent episodes typically last — and how treatment speeds up healing. Read More →
How often does herpes come back? Learn the average recurrence rate for HSV-1 and HSV-2, what triggers outbreaks, and how antivirals reduce frequency. Read More →
Herpes can affect the throat, usually from HSV-1. Learn what throat herpes symptoms look like, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatment looks like. Read More →
Herpes sores and pimples can look similar, especially in the genital area. Learn the key differences and when a sore warrants a herpes test. Read More →