Herpes and Relationships
The best way for couples to deal with herpes is to talk about it openly and make decisions together. So what’s the best way to start the conversation?
Herpes Support Groups
Support groups provide information and allow participants to share experiences, fears, and feelings with others who are concerned about herpes.
If you’re looking for support, Feel free to join thousands of others who are part of ASHA’s STI support forum hosted through Inspire.com. online (free registration required). This forum allows users to post and interact with others but that’s not necessary to participate: You can simply choose to search the hundreds of discussions covering STI topics such as testing, treatment, transmission, and talking with partners. Note that the forum doesn’t offer direct medical advice or opinions regarding symptoms (we can offer referrals to a free clinic, though, no problem).
The groups listed here are not sponsored or endorsed by ASHA, and are entirely responsible for their activities and the content of their websites.
United States
AZ
Prescott Herpes Support Group
Prescott, AZ
hsgprescott@gmail.com
CA
Bay Area Friends
San Francisco, CA
www.bayareafriends.org
Bay Area Friends Meetup
FL
Central Florida H2O Group
Orlando, FL
https://sites.google.com/site/centralflh20group/
IA
DSMHSV
Des Moines, IA
https://dsmhsv.com/
IN
Indy HELP
Indianapolis, IN
www.indyhelp.com
MI
Metro Detroit HELP
Detroit, MI
https://www.metrodetroithelp.org/
MA
Boston HELP
BostonHerpes.org
781.648.4266
OH
Ohio Friends Support for Herpes and HPV
614-526-4461 (voicemail or text)
www.ohiofriends.org
info@ohiofriends.org
Canada
ON
Toronto HELP
c/o The Phoenix Association
Toronto, ON
(416) 449-0876
www.torontoherpes.com
Last update: 01/2021
Treatment Options for Herpes Infections
While there is no cure for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, there are various treatment options available that can help manage symptoms and control outbreaks.
Herpes Support Groups
Support groups provide information and allow participants to share experiences, fears, and feelings with others who are concerned about herpes.
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