Our mission is to demystify herpes viruses with a commitment to medical accuracy, sensitivity, and empowerment. STDs are more common than many people think, but still hold a stigma that makes it hard to seek real answers.
JustHerpes.com strives to provide clarity on sexual health topics, fact-checked with reputable sources and medically reviewed by clinicians. An experienced viewpoint combined with thorough research is our goal.
Last reviewed for broken links and updated language: April 2025.
Who are we?
This site started in 2013 to shine a light in the dark for people with HSV viruses. Why? Because herpes has an unbalanced stigma. It’s common and, in most people, minor. Since then, millions of visitors have been here. This site has received countless e-mails from people saying they felt a weight off their shoulders. They said they site helped them come to terms with a diagnosis, whether their own or a loved one’s.
This site was originally founded by two friends after discussing their fear of STD testing, their personal experiences with HSV and cold sores, and the confusing aftermath of positive test results. Wanting to make this experience less confusing, JH was founded.
Today, this site makes use of a growing medical review team to fact-check posts for accuracy. Posts written by a small editorial team and medically credentialed guest contributors who research thoroughly.
Medical Review Team:
The articles on this site are written by a team of writers and edited for accuracy by our editorial team of health professionals. These editors fact-check the information provided against reputable sources such as medical journals and the CDC. Meet our reviewers here.
Within articles, you will find numbered sources with citations when you click them so that readers can easily verify the information and data points provided.
More About Who We Are:
Read our start here page for all the details!
Informational Purposes
Please read the disclaimer here. Nothing on this site is meant as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, counseling, or services. It is purely for informational purposes.
