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Condoms May Reduce Herpes Risk – Unprotected skin may still transmit virus, but disease odds fall by 30 percent, study finds
People who use condoms regularly can reduce their risk of getting genital herpes by 30 percent, a new study finds. The herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) causes genital herpes, which is a chronic, lifelong viral infection. Although studies have found that regular condom use reduces the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) […]
Dating With Genital Herpes
When a person is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, it is important to learn the necessary treatment plans, methods used to prevent transmission as well as general information about how the disease or virus affects the body. This information will help the infected person understand how the disease or virus changes how and if […]
Use the Internet to break the news about an STD
Just think of all the things the Internet allows you to do – things that were once handled in person or on paper. I’m talking about greeting cards, thank-you notes and party invitations. And let’s not forget the ease with which relationships can be ended – via e-mail or text messages. (One of my single […]
Web Site Claims To List People With STDs
COLUMBUS, Ohio—STDCarriers.com claims to be an international list of people with STDs, sexuallytransmitted diseases. It was launched in October 2008 by a recent college grad whose ex-girlfriend gave him herpes. “I’m actually listed on there myself,“ says site creator and administrator Cyrus Sullivan. He didn’t put himself on the list. He waited for someone else […]
Students Will Learn About STD Testing at School
The issue of comprehensive versus abstinence-only sex education has been on the hot plate for quite some time now, but finally Utah state officials have drawn the line. Unfortunately , it’s still not very clear. The State Board of Education approved a curriculum that allows teachers to point out different methods of contraception, such as […]
Access HIV Prevention Videos and Education
Westchester County residents can now access local HIV/AIDS resources online thanks to the launch of a new Facebook page, Project WAVE Westchester (PWW). PWW is a partnership of public and private agencies that provide HIV/AIDS-related services including prevention, testing, counseling, and treatment, with a special focus on communities most affected by the disease. An offshoot […]
AIDS Crisis Subject of Little Rock Lecture: Humanitarian Says More Effective Aid Programs are Key
Making existing interventions more effective is the next step in addressing the AIDS pandemic, according to noted physician, author, and teacher Paul Farmer. “I’m surprised at the ineffectiveness of social projects,” he told an audience of more than 400 Thursday at the Clinton Presidential Center. “They are not focused on the outcome.” Farmer, the incoming […]
Call for Cheap Access to Female Condoms
Female condoms have played a large role in women protecting themselves against HIV for many years, and at the 12th National AIDS Conference the new FC2 Female Condom was promoted as a key role in Thailand’s HIV prevention strategy. The FC Female Condom has been on the market since 1988; however, users have voiced their […]
Worried about HIV?
If you are worried about HIV it might be because you don’t know how risky your sexual behavior is, you have specific questions about something you’ve done recently, or you are anxious about something you’re interested in trying in the future. It’s important to have clear information about HIV transmission and prevention. Arming yourself with […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Valtrex but were Afraid to Ask
Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to stop being ashamed of your genital herpes and address the issue straight on. Lucky for you, you have some excellent options when it comes to treating genital herpes. Valtrex is a drug specifically designed to attack herpes straight on. It has three main uses. Valtrex works wonders on cold sores, […]
