Jean Savage & Genital Herpes

This week’s episode is with Jean Savage, a true gem of a human being who agreed to share her experience with genital herpes. We want to get these conversations rolling to try to help clear up some confusion on what exactly genital herpes is as well as reduce all the crazy stigma around having it. 1 in 6 Americans are reported to have it, and we know that number is probably higher, so listen up ya’ll! Genital herpes is a skin disease also known as Herpes Simplex 2. It is a highly contagious virus that can be contracted before, during or after an outbreak. It’s a lifelong condition once contracted, but it can be totally manageable! Jean talks about her experience contracting, testing and managing genital herpes and shares some really wonderful resources linked below:
For free/low cost testing and diagnosis:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care
http://www.nachc.org/about/about-our-health-centers/find-a-health-center/
If you have access and are able you can get a blood test from LabCorp.
Support:
http://www.herpesite.org/
https://thestiproject.com/std-resources/herpes-support-groups-hpv-support-groups/