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Spreading Herpes to Another Part of Your Body: Is it Possible?

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Understanding Autoinoculation and How to Prevent It

Herpes is a common viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can manifest as oral or genital herpes, or it can appear anywhere else on our bodies. It is not unheard that people get herpes on their fingers (herpetic whitlow), or even in the eye, which can be dangerous for a person to go blind, especially if not treated properly. A common concern for those living with herpes is the possibility of spreading the infection to ano…

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Breaking Down the Scapegoat: How Herpes (or Any Challenge) Can Help You Face Your Truth

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Life has a funny way of forcing us to face the truths we’d rather avoid, doesn’t it? Sometimes, those truths come wrapped in challenges we didn’t ask for—like a herpes diagnosis. It’s easy to let that challenge become the scapegoat for everything else that isn’t going right in our lives. Trust me, I get it. We all lean on something to avoid digging deeper. Whether it’s substances like drugs or alcohol, or behaviors like binge eating, compulsive shopping, gambling, gaming, smoking, or eve…

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Nerve Pain with Herpes Outbreak: Causes, Treatments, and Remedies

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Understanding and Managing Herpes-Related Nerve Pain

Living with herpes can be challenging, especially when outbreaks cause not just skin symptoms but also nerve pain. Herpes-related nerve pain, or neuropathy, can be distressing and significantly affect your quality of life. This blog post will explore the causes of nerve pain associated with herpes, various treatments available, and effective home remedies to help you manage this discomfort.

What Causes Nerve Pain During a Herpes Outbreak…

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Embracing Every Part of Your Life: Including Herpes

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Wow, friends, it’s the first week of 2025, and it feels so good to be back with you all! Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays, but I’m definitely ready to know what day it is and maybe cut back on the pumpkin pies and cookies. (Although, if you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen I just baked another batch of chocolate chip cookies—oops!)

As many of you know, I had a baby in early November, and life’s been a bit of a blur. But now that Conrad is two months old, I think we’ve ma…

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Protecting Your Family from Herpes

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Practical Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe from Cold Sores and Genital Herpes



Herpes is a common virus that can cause both oral and genital infections. Understanding how to protect your family from herpes, particularly during outbreaks, is essential for maintaining their health and well-being. In this post, we’ll discuss strategies for preventing the spread of cold sores (oral herpes) and genital herpes within your household, while also ensuring that affection and normal…

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Setting New Year's Resolutions: Living Well with Herpes in 2025

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Goals and Strategies for Managing Herpes and Improving Your Health

As the new year approaches, it's the perfect time to set resolutions and goals for improving your health and managing herpes. Living well with herpes involves taking proactive steps to support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. In this post, we'll explore practical strategies for setting and achieving your health goals in 2025.

One of the first steps in setting New Year's resolutions is to reflect on the past year…

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The Role of Antiviral Medications in Managing Herpes

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How Antiviral Treatments Can Help Control Outbreaks

Antiviral medications play a crucial role in managing herpes, helping to reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks and lower the risk of transmission. Understanding how these medications work and how to use them effectively can significantly improve your quality of life. In this post, we'll explore the role of antiviral medications in managing herpes and provide tips for their effective use.

Antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valac…

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Timeless Dating Advice: Wisdom from Every Season of Life

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We're back—or more like I’m back—writing weekly blog posts! If you’ve been following along, you know I had my second baby in November, so it’s taken me a little time to find my rhythm again. Last night, I managed to snag a solid three-hour sleep chunk and hit a total of seven hours—so, I’m feeling surprisingly chipper today! Let’s dive into this week’s topic, which was inspired by one of our incredible support group calls.

If you’ve been here a while, you know how much I love our Monday cal…

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Herpes Myths and Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions

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Separating Fact from Fiction About Herpes

Herpes is a common condition, but it’s surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. These false beliefs can create unnecessary fear, stigma, and misunderstanding. In this post, we’ll debunk some of the most common myths about herpes and provide accurate, fact-based information to help you understand the condition better.

One prevalent myth is that only promiscuous people get herpes. This is simply not true. Herpes can affect anyone, regardless of t…

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The Hidden Cost of Hatred: How Letting Go of Anger Toward Your Gifter Can Set You Free

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Here’s a great video on hate. I’ve talked about this before on our calls and at our retreat. When we harbor ill will toward someone (our "gifter"), it doesn’t impact him or her nearly as much as it impacts you. You see, our ego—or subconscious—doesn’t differentiate between thinking ill will toward someone else and thinking it about ourselves. Ultimately, when you send negative energy toward another person, your subconscious interprets it as directed inward.

For those of…

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