What It Feels Like to Have Herpes for 10 Years
Ten years ago I was diagnosed with herpes. Ten is a big, round number. Double digits. Meaningful. Right?
Read MoreTen years ago I was diagnosed with herpes. Ten is a big, round number. Double digits. Meaningful. Right?
Read MoreMost people in your life have an STI, they just don’t talk about it in casual conversation.
Read MoreDisclosing your STI lets your partner know that they can trust you. You’ll be amazed by what they might tell you once that trust is established.
Read MoreWhatever you decide, I hope you treat your “someone” with the respect and thoughtfulness you’re showing now as you learn about their virus.
Read MoreHealing isn’t fun or narratively appealing: it’s a whole lot of pulling off scabs and dissecting long broken bones that didn’t set properly. It’s hard.
Read MorePeople living with herpes are real, and we deserve to see our experiences in film. Here’s a start.
Read MoreThis is a complicated story where no one wins.
Read MoreOn May 9, I commemorate a very important anniversary.
Read MoreLet me be very clear: I will never endorse an STI dating site. Period. Ever. You’ve got the wrong woman.
Read MoreI don’t care how you got herpes. An STI is not a reflection of your character or a consequence of a bad decision.
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