The symptoms of genital herpes virus fluctuate drastically from one individual to another, with many different men and women getting zero recognizable symptoms (asymptomatic). Herpes is one of the most popular sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including oral and genital herpes. generally evolves inside of two to twenty days following initial exposure may continue on as
HSV 2 –– also known as genital herpes –– is an extremely common STD. Herpes affects hundreds of millions of people across the world. However, a good number of those infected never realize they have herpes at all. HSV 1 (oral herpes) and HSV 2 both usually occur asymptomatically. What’s more, the symptoms of herpes
Several different STDs may cause genital discharge to occur. The most common of the “discharge-producing” infections are gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. Typically, women will experience discharge as a result of an STD more than men. (It’s worth noting that women experience normal discharge in the form of menstruation and the expulsion vaginal fluids.) However, herpes
Pimples and zits are usually just an annoyance. However, when small pustules appear on the pubic region, it’s natural for individuals to feel some concern and wonder if pimples appearing around the penis or vagina are dangerous. However, many people experience some form of genital acne. And in short, no, vaginal pimples are not dangerous.
Ingrown hairs are a minor, though common, annoyance. STDs, on the other hand, are potentially serious infections that can cause a myriad of health issues. Unfortunately, bumps caused by certain STDs can appear very similar to ingrown hairs, zits, or benign cysts that manifest on or around the genitals. As such, it can be difficult
Trying to self-diagnose an STD is a risky and ultimately futile practice. STDs tend to manifest in subtle ways –– if at all –– and when they do it’s easy to confuse one STD for another. What’s more, there are a number of other issues like razor burn, acne, or jock itch that can appear
The last thing most people want to do is discuss their sexual health with a stranger. Indeed, STDs cause all sorts of emotional distress and anxiety, which is why “at-home” tests carry such appeal. After all, what could be better than performing a discreet test from the comfort of your own bathroom? Unfortunately, self-test kits
Contrary to popular belief, most people don’t immediately notice they’ve contracted an STD. In fact, many people who have an STD never realize it. That’s because STDs often manifest in subtle ways. Though pop culture associates STDs with a myriad of gross and eye-catching symptoms, the reality is you can’t tell if you or someone
“Uh-oh.” We all have “uh-oh” moments from time to time. Like when you fumble in your pockets and can’t find your keys. Or when you’re sitting in traffic and you can’t remember if you turned the stove off. However, no one wants to experience an “uh-oh” moment in regard to their sexual well-being. Finding bumps
We humans kiss each other all the time. From greetings and farewells, to expressions of romantic intent and even love, a kiss can mean a great number of things. In fact, the average person will spend around two weeks of their life kissing. Unsurprisingly, most of us think of kissing as an innocent act, and
Sometimes life is just plain rough. And finding out that you have an STD –– especially a viral one –– is enough to shatter anyone’s psyche. Sadly, some people allow a positive STD test to dictate how they’re going to live their life, and the psychological effects of living with an STD like herpes are
“I’m not having any symptoms, so I don’t think I need to get tested.” This is a famous phrase and a common preconceived notion. Why wait for that surprise Herpes outbreak? I hear many patients say that they have been taking over-the-counter medicine because they think the discomfort during urination is just a UTI, or
Infectious diseases seem to come and go, sometimes causing scary outbreaks, while other times seeming to disappear. But some infectious pathogens are always with us, lurking just below the surface of society. With almost 54,000 new cases of STDs each day, its important to protect yourself. If you have had at-risk sex, make sure to
Here are some great examples of vintage STD pictures. These are very interesting and a great look at views of STDs many years ago. You can view more galleries at Non Profit STD Testing of STD pictures by browsing through the website.
Thousands of Mardi Gras beads will be loaded with condoms in Soulard this year. They’re part of an “in your face” attempt to fight sexually transmitted diseases in St. Louis. Those behind the effort told Fox 2 Tuesday night, that it was far from being “over the top”. For one thing, the “condom beads” will
Herpes simplex virus signs or symptoms can be found around the penis, over the vulva, close to the rectum, into the vagina, and on the thighs. It’s quite common for ladies to experience worse signs or symptoms associated with genital herpes as compared to males. Sometimes whenever women acquire the infection if signs and symptoms
