Posts by Taylor

Sun Exposure and Herpes: Why Sunshine Can Trigger Outbreaks

While sunshine feels good, the UV rays can quietly trigger biological reactions beneath the skin. It is one of the most common frustrations for people[…]

Can You Have a Healthy Relationship with Herpes?

Can you have a healthy relationship with herpes? Learn how people build loving, honest relationships with HSV, navigate disclosure, and reduce stigma over

Is Herpes Forever Contagious? What Living With HSV Actually Means Over Time

Is herpes forever contagious? Learn how HSV transmission really works, when herpes is contagious, how immune health affects outbreaks, and what living with[…]

Dear Taylor: When the Pain Won’t Stop and Doctors Won’t Listen

A heartfelt look at enduring pain and the struggle to be heard by healthcare: find understanding, coping insights, and compassion on this journey.

Dear Taylor: The Doctor Judged Me, and Now I Feel Like Damaged Goods

Dating with herpes feels impossible? This advice column explores HSV stigma, diagnosis shame, disclosure, and how to rebuild confidence and your dating life.

How Does Monolaurin Support Immune Defense Against Enveloped Viruses Like HSV?

Learn how monolaurin supports immune defense against lipid-coated viruses like HSV and why some people use it as part of a broader wellness

Dear Taylor: Solo, Sick, and Spiraling Abroad

Does a herpes diagnosis end your dating life? A candid, empathetic letter exploring stigma, fear, intimacy, and rebuilding confidence after a health scare

Dear Taylor: Dating While Black and Positive

A Dear Taylor letter about dating while Black and HSV-positive, navigating stigma, privacy, and learning how to date with honesty and self-respect.

Dear Taylor: When Is the Right Time to Disclose My Herpes Status?

When is the right time to disclose herpes? A dating advice letter on HSV-2 disclosure, emotional readiness, timing, and honest communication

How to Heal a Cold Sore Faster: What Actually Helps With Oral Herpes (HSV-1)

There is no cure for oral herpes, but cold sores can often heal faster with early care, immune support, stress management, and realistic