This research paper will cover the topic of herpes, focusing on a variety of factors related to it, particularly those that affect sexual tendencies. Herpes is considered by the majority of the population to be an STD that leaves warts on the genitals and/or mouth; This is true, but there is much more to it than that. I don't think people are very educated on this subject, I admit I am one of them. I hope that by the end of this article I will have a much better idea of ​​herpes than I have recently. This article will discuss the history of the infection and what the herpes simplex virus actually is and its different types. We'll distinguish the differences between these different forms of herpes, including their symptoms, how they can affect you sexually, and what you can do to ease the condition or even prevent it from occurring. Herpes simplex is a virus that comes in two forms: Herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). It is a very well-known and feared disease: “Before the advent of AIDS, genital herpes was the most feared STD in the modern world. Incurable and incurable, it seemed to many to be a terrible punishment for the most casual sexual practices…” (Yancey 47). This virus, after affecting an individual, can remain inactive for a period of time, making the person believe that they are perfectly fine. “Many people who transmit the virus do not know they are infected. » (Gardner 26) This statement supports the fact that herpes does not always affect the person immediately. Herpes can flare up at any time and begin its epidemic, causing warts and blisters in different areas of the body. The first, herpes simplex 1, is an inf...... middle of paper ......e Maybe he tries to be careful and even take medication, his partner n he has no knowledge of it and will therefore not act with caution. “…those who were told by a partner that he or she had genital herpes were at significantly lower risk of acquiring HSV-2” (Wald 49). Communication is always essential in a relationship and even when having sex with people outside of a relationship. This is why you have a much better chance of not passing on the disease if you talk to your partner about it and stay open with them. Wald also found in one study that people with higher education and older people were also less likely to get genital herpes (49). This is probably because they are more familiar with the subject or have experience with it in some way. They know how to protect themselves more than younger people and take appropriate protective measures to combat this phenomenon...