Welcome to The Helper
The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) published the first issue of The Helper in 1979, in response to an overwhelming public demand for unbiased, accurate information about herpes simplex virus infection. The Helper was an essential part of ASHA’s Herpes Resource Center (HRC), the first national outreach center for people with herpes. As the inaugural issue of The Helper stated, the establishment of the HRC was “the first step along a road of hope for the thousands of individuals who have suffered silently for too long.”
Published as a subscription-based publication for more than 30 years, The Helper is now available free online. From testing and treatment options to the differences and consequences of the different viral types, to the emotional issues of dealing with a stigmatized infection and communicating with intimate partners about it, the articles presented here cover a wide range of issues of interest to our readers and reflect some of the best the newsletter has had to offer over the past three decades along with latest news, research and commentary.
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Meta Rewrites Its Global Ads Policy and Allows Sexual Health, Wellness, and Reproductive Health Ads – Femtech Insider
Meta recently published changes to its sexual health advertising policies, newly stating that “advertisers can run ads that promote sexual…
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Myths and Misconceptions about Herpes: What’s True and What’s False
Perhaps the best tool we have to fight the social stigma of herpes is information. Ignorance and misinformation create fear…
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Frequently asked questions about genital herpes
Genital herpes is caused by a virus called the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that travels from the skin to the…
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Reproductive health legislation impacts more than you think
While Nebraskans struggle with increasing costs of goods, labor shortages, and more, politicians have spent a lot of time talking…
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How can someone have herpes and not experience symptoms.
I have been living with both genital herpes and genital warts for many years. My husband passed away 6 years…
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Posted On Treatment Options
Evaluation of Patient Preferences for Genital Herpes Treatment
A survey of patients with genital herpes indicates they want treatment, but cost factors into their decision making. Medical treatment…
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History of herpes
I want to do a research paper on herpes. It is a very stigmatized sexually transmitted infection and I want…
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New Genital Herpes Treatment Safe, Effective
A study finds a new class of anti-viral drug is safe and effective for treating outbreaks related to recurrent genital…