{"id":5807,"date":"2025-04-16T22:56:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T02:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/?p=5807"},"modified":"2026-03-24T22:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T02:26:05","slug":"herpes-fact-or-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/2025\/04\/16\/herpes-fact-or-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Herpes: Fact or Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sorting herpes facts from fiction online can be tough\u2014we\u2019re here to help. This STI Awareness Week, get real info that cuts through the noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge fights stigma & helps with prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fact or Fiction? Only people who have many sex partners get herpes.<\/summary>
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Fact or Fiction? You can only spread herpes if you have symptoms.<\/summary>
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Fact or Fiction? You can get herpes from a toilet street.<\/summary>
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Fact or Fiction? Cold sores are herpes.<\/summary>
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Fact or Fiction? If you use a condom, you cannot get herpes.<\/summary>
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Fact or Fiction? Herpes is not included on STI testing panels in doctors’ office.<\/summary>
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Fact or Fiction? There is a cure for herpes.<\/summary>
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We’re incredibly grateful to our advocates for standing with us in truth\u2014your commitment to spreading correct information empowers others and moves us closer to a future where herpes is understood and addressed with compassion and science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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