Understanding and Addressing Fear Around Herpes: Common Misconceptions
When someone says that they’re “afraid of herpes,” it’s almost always fear around what they think they know about herpes and what that means, rather than the realities of herpes.
I’ve summarized some common translations of that fear in this graphic. As I created this, themes of ignorance, miseducation, and a lack of communication with sexual partners popped up. What patterns do you see?