Choose the right time to impart the news, but definitely not after you have had sex – whether it was protected or not. Learn all you can about genital herpes as questions are bound to be asked.

The good news is that outward symptoms do not last long when treated, and for the most part the virus lies dormant for 99% of the time. Flare-ups usually occur when your immune system is low, due to stress, illness and poor lifestyle habits. Continue reading…