Herpes Testing 
Stress is one of the most commonly reported herpes triggers. Learn what the research shows about the stress-HSV connection and how to manage outbreak risk. Read More →
Cold sores and canker sores are often confused but have very different causes. Learn how to tell them apart and when a sore on your lip warrants a herpes test. Read More →
Having herpes increases HIV transmission risk significantly. Learn why this connection exists, what it means for testing, and how antivirals reduce overall risk. Read More →
HSV and shingles are both herpes viruses but very different conditions. Learn how they differ in symptoms, transmission, testing, and treatment. Read More →
Scientists are actively working on a herpes cure. Learn about the most promising research directions including gene editing, vaccines, and what the timeline looks like. Read More →
There is no natural cure for herpes. Learn what home remedies can and can’t do, what actually reduces outbreaks, and what the research shows. Read More →
Once infected, the herpes virus stays in your body. Learn how HSV establishes latency, why it can’t be fully cleared, and what long-term management looks like. Read More →
Herpes has been with humans for millennia. Learn about the origins of HSV, how it spread historically, and what we know about its evolution. Read More →
How common is herpes? Learn current HSV-1 and HSV-2 prevalence statistics, who is most affected, and what the data says about testing rates. Read More →
Herpes is one of the most misunderstood STIs. We separate common myths from facts — covering transmission, testing, treatment, and what a diagnosis actually means. Read More →