Herpes is a viral disease that is prevalent in people in the USA, but involves no visible symptoms in most cases. The result is that people are not even aware that they have either oral or genital herpes. It has been observed that people generally go into a shell when they realize they have the disease and their social interactions become awkward. This becomes all the more highlighted if an infected person is dating someone.

First and foremost, a person with herpes should realize that the disease is a common ailment that can be controlled and is not in any way the end of the world. Recent studies have shown that proper treatment and precaution can prevent transmission of the disease.

All this means is that people with herpes should keep their heads up and confidence level high. The saying