Herpes (hpv-1 virus)  is a disease that affects five times more men than women in the United States, and while it is a condition that has several treatment options, there is not a cure. Herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or cold sores and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) or genital herpes. It can be transmitted from one person to another through oral-genital contact, oral-oral contact, or genital-genital contact. While it is less common, skin-to-skin contact can also transmit herpes if an open it sore comes in contact with an open wound. It is an STD that affects a large number of men, and it can be very hard to cope with because it carries a very negative stigma with it. Men with this disease often feel that they are stereotyped as being dirty and scummy. It can be extremely challenging for men with this disease to have success in the dating world, and for married men, it is a major challenge to prevent the spread of the disease to an uninfected spouse. However, herpes can be coped with, and men with this can go on living and enjoying life as long as they learn to deal with their disease in a healthy and responsible way.

Herpes is a preventable disease, and that fact can be one of most frustrating realities for men who suffer from it.Practicing safe sex can greatly reduce the risk of infection, and obviously, abstinence is the most powerful form of protection (for unmarried or uncommitted men). You should know the men or women that you sleep with before you sleep with them, and by know them I mean that you should know that they have tested negative for any and all STDs. Casual sex just is not worth the risk in this day and age – you are better safe than herpes-ridden and sorry. Unfortunately, many men find that out the hard way. They wake up one morning to painful tingling and itching in the anal or genital area, accompanied by clusters of tiny fluid-filled blisters. Other symptoms include painful urination and ejaculation, headache, fever, aching back, and swollen glands. These symptoms vary in severity from patient to patient, but they often last for as long as two weeks, and recurrent episodes can be anticipated for the future.

Correcting your diet and avoiding certain foods can definitely help to ease the symptoms of herpes. Eating a well balanced, nutritious diet is the best treatment, as it controls this infection effectively. People diagnosed with this viral infection must stay away from packed and processed foods, and decrease intake of caffeine and toxins wherever possible. Your diet must include lots of vegetables and fruits. Eating broccoli, brussels, and cabbage sprouts can successfully suppress this disease. Ensure that vegetables are freshly cooked, to get the maximum benefit. Instead of having coffee, you can opt for herbal tea or water. Intake of sufficient amount of water (6 to 8 glasses per day) can flush out harmful toxins from the body. Individuals suffering from this disease should also include eggs, legumes, fish, tomatoes, potatoes, and dairy products (yogurt, cheese, milk) in their diet. Clinical studies have proven that lysine can prevent it outbreak. Cutting back arginine rich foods can help to lessen the symptoms of this viral infection.