Related Sites
The website links below may have some useful advice, but not all are accurate and you should beware both of any site that promises a ‘miracle cure’ and of all the scare stories which abound on the internet. Remember that our website exists specifically because so much misleading information has been put about.- Your nearest clinic [list of sexual health clinics around the country]
See box: bottom left. - BASHH (the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV)
Guidelines for doctors on treating herpes simplex. - Skin Care Campaign [herpes
viruses information]
A group of more than 33 skin condition charities. - British Association of Dermatologists [herpes viruses information]
- Patient.co.uk [patient support]
A list of patient support groups. - Playing Safely
NHS advice on all sexually transmitted infections - The fpa [information on contraception and sexually transmitted infections]
- International Herpes Management Forum [herpes viruses information for medical professionals]
Social Sites
The website link below may be useful to some people with genital herpes simplex. Please remember that just because your 'cold sore' is on your genitals, you do not have to date only other people with 'cold sores on the genitals'. Also, when reading posts in the forums or chatrooms, please be aware that once people get over their concerns and are happy again, they are unlikely to come back and put a post saying 'I'm cheerful and over it - you don't need to be miserable' are they? One third of the people who don't renew their subscription to SPHERE say it is becuase they are now with a husband/wife/partner and don't need it any more.- H-YPE! [social site]
An acronym for 'Herpes - Your Positive Experience'. He says "The UK's No1 Herpes/HPV dating and community site. A seriously cool place to make friends with sometHing in common. Take the leap and join the H-YPE! You'll be so glad you did." We say "They have lively events - in contrast to the HVA's quieter ones where you can talk about your experiences and concerns with others in exactly the same situation, and get some counselling/information. Leasrn from us how to talk to a new partner and you won't need a 'specialist' dating site! They do have good parties though!"
Sponsored Sites
- Herpes-Homeopathy
A company supplying homeopathy specifically for herpes simplex - as well as others aimed at other conditions.
- DrThom
This is a site that can legally sell you aciclovir if you have been diagnosed with herpes simplex. This is a UK based site which has the approval of the Health Commission.
- Better2Knew laboraties
This company runs clinics around the country that will do STI tests - including an antibody test for herpes simplex antibodies. If you are considering this, remember a positive result for type 1 is common since everyone who has ever had a cold sore will be positive and over half of genital cases are caused by type 1. Members may choose to have the test done through our service which is even more confidential, and cheaper.
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