Product Description
For over two decades, Dr. Ruth has been the most recognizable and influential sex expert in the world. Now she tackles how to deal with one of the most common and misunderstood sexually transmitted diseases: herpes. It is estimated that herpes has infected some sixty million people in the United States. By interviewing dozens of people with herpes who have gone through the process of overcoming guilt, shame, and the common misconceptions associated with herpes, Dr. Ruth speaks frankly and openly about: What herpes is, and the different kinds of herpes you can catch; The ways herpes can be transmitted; How to cope with the disease once you have it; Having that all-important "talk" about dealing with herpes with either a prospective lover or a longtime partner, and Joining a herpes support group (or starting one of your own). Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking about Herpes also offers unique strategies on how to talk to your kids about herpes, and how herpes affects you if you're gay or an older adult. Finally, Dr. Ruth addresses how to talk about other sexually transmitted diseases with your partner or lover.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)

As an STD Patient Advocate... by Gayla Mccord (Indiana, USA)

5 Stars
January 19, 2005
and as a person who has been living with Herpes for nearly 7 years, I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It's not just for those who have experienced the physical issues that surround an STD diagnosis; it delves much deeper into the psychological and emotional aspects as well. This book is a great resource for those living with an STD and provides as much of a step-by-step process to emotional recovery as any I have read. I would highly recommend that anyone who is single and dating to pick up this book and read it cover to cover, perhaps even a couple of times. It will prepare you for the day when one of my 60 Million peers approach you with "The Talk" where they will disclose their own personal status and allow you to make a well informed decision on whether to continue the relationship or not. Be sure to purchase your own copy and not borrow it, you will want to use a highlighter. Gayla Both a participant and reader of this book www.single-again.net - Take the Special H Challenge! www.herpesonline.org

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	Managing Herpes: Living and Loving With HSV by Charles Ebel and Anna Wald (Author), MD (Author), MPH (Author) An estimated one million Americans are infected each year with genital herpes. Though most are initially unaware of the infection, those diagnosed may face difficult questions about how they acquired herpes and how to manage it. This book provides a balanced perspective on medical and emotional issues including: - Recurrences - Treatment Options - Transmission - Pregnancy - Telling Your Partner
	The Truth About Herpes by Stephen L. Sacks (Author)
	The Good News About Bad News: Herpes: Everything You Need to Know by Terri Warren (Author) The number of people living with genital herpes is staggering. Nearly 50 million people in the United States have genital herpes, and there are 500,000 new cases diagnosed each year. There is more need for a book on herpes treatment than ever, yet there is a dearth of useful, updated information for the diagnosed. The Good News About the Bad News: Herpes is a complete guide to living and loving with genital herpes with this core message: a herpes diagnosis is not the end of the world....
	Damaged Goods?: Women Living With Incurable Sexually Transmitted Diseases by Adina Nack (Author) How do women living with genital herpes and/or HPV (human papillomavirus) infections see themselves as sexual beings, and what choices do they make about sexual health issues? Adina Nack, a medical sociologist who specializes in sexual health and social psychology, conducted in-depth interviews with 43 women about their identities and sexuality with regard to chronic illness. The result is a fascinating book about an issue that affects millions around the world, but is all too little discussed....
	Understanding Herpes, 2nd Ed (Understanding Health & Sickness Series) by M.D., Ph.D., Lawrence R. Stanberry (Author) Herpes simplex viruses are capable of causing a wide variety of infections, including genital herpes, which is so common a sexually transmitted disease that it affects one in five people in the United States. Understanding Herpes is an accessible sourcebook about the virus, its various strains, the ways in which it is transmitted, its symptoms, and the most effective treatments for fighting infection and aftereffects. The book also details how the virus can manifest itself in AIDS patients,...