Herpes Stigma: One of the Most Devastating Side-Effects (19 Jul 2001) For a non-deadly virus, genital herpes can cause a great deal of suffering because the distress caused by the social stigma is often greater than the physical symptoms themselves. However information and education can lead to better understanding and help reduce the stigma wrongly associated with genital herpes. [View full article] Condoms May Help Protect Women from Contracting Herpes (19 Jul 2001) Condoms appear to reduce significantly women’s risk of contracting genital herpes but may not be so effective in men, a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed. [View full article] Lack of Awareness of Treatment Options for Genital Herpes (19 Jul 2001) More than half of those living with genital herpes are dissatisfied with their current treatment, yet many are unaware of the full extent of treatment options available to them. Lack of information resources and low awareness of support networks may be at fault. [View full article] Americans Not Concerned by Genital Herpes Despite Rising Global Incidence (19 Jul 2001) Eighty percent of Americans are unaware of the widespread nature of herpes infection, 65% are ‘not at all’ concerned about contracting genital herpes and only 26% realise that effective treatments are available. These findings, from a recent survey by the Center for Survey Research and Analysis (CSRA) at the University of Connecticut, contrast sharply with the incidence of genital herpes. [View full article]