A controversial homework assignment in an 8th grade language arts class discussed a herpes infection among teens. (1) HSV-2 can increase the risk of catching and spreading HIV, the disease that causes Aids. — World Health Organization (WHO) ROCHESTER, Read More …
The genital herpes virus (HSV-2) infects up to 25 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the USA, and most experience shame and isolation. – The Atlantic Genital herpes infection, usually caused by the HSV-2 virus, has a Read More …
Researchers showed that genital warts, especially in women, “influence their self-esteem and cause a severe impact on sexual life.” – BMC Public Health (1) More than 90% of women and at least 62% of men claim that HPV genital warts have Read More …
Any woman with an intact cervix who is sexually active – gay or straight – should have regular cervical screening. – Gaystarnews.com (1) Many lesbian and bisexual women risk their lives unnecessarily. They are not often tested for HPV, the virus Read More …
The most frequent barrier to going to the doctor to get screened for STD’s like herpes or HPV is embarrassment. – Women’s Health Issues (1) Many men and women won’t go to the doctor even when they’re worried they might have Read More …
The “CDC estimates that there are more than 19.7 million new STIs (STDs) in the United States each year” – CDC Fact Sheet A study noted that some of these new STIs are prevalent, which means that they do not Read More …