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HPV in Perspective

HPV Materials

ASHA offers a unique assortment of award-winning publications about HPV through its online store. Below are selected publications geared more toward individual purchase as well as a sample of patient

HPV in relationships

HPV & Relationships

HPV and Relationships The emotional toll of dealing with HPV is often as difficult as the medical aspects and can be more awkward to address. This may be the area

What do you know about HPV and men? Take the quiz and find out

HPV: What Men Need to Know

HPV (a.k.a. human papilloma virus) is an equal opportunity virus, infecting both men and women. Men can get infected with HPV, and most do—it’s so common that nearly all sexually active people will have HPV at some point in
their lives.

A Guy’s Guide When His Partner is Diagnosed with HPV

Danielle Sepulveres, author of Losing It: The Semi-Scandalous Story of an Ex-Virgin, offers insight for male partners of women diagnosed with HPV or a related condition. Here, Sepulveres offers a quick FAQ to help men get a clue.

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Herpes Support Groups

Support groups provide information and allow participants to share experiences, fears, and feelings with others who are concerned about herpes.

A male couple with their heads together

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?

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Emotional Issues with Herpes

Herpes may raise strong emotional issues, especially in the first few weeks or months after a diagnosis. Some people initially feel embarrassment, shame, anger, or depression. The good news is that these emotions tend to fade away over time. Some studies have shown that even six months can make a difference in adjusting to herpes.

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Genital Herpes and Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and you have genital herpes, you may be concerned about the risk of spreading the infection to your baby. Be reassured that the risk is extremely small.