STDs Can Be Pretty Scary

Name: Herpes

How You Get It: Unlike most of the other sexually transmitted diseases mentioned, Herpes requires no bodily fluids. That’s right, just a little rub up can lead to a flare up.

Gory Details: Initial herpes infection can be a bit itchy, but gets downright blistering when the virus starts sprouting sores. These sores, in turn, develop into abscesses that can ooze, squirt and dribble a white, viscous puss. Extreme cases may make your junk look like Freddy Krueger – definitely not a good look.

How You Kill It: Sorry, folks, but there ain’t no way to kill this fucker. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, which means you’ll want to kill the fucker who passed it along. We can’t condone this, of course, but we’d understand. Herpes can be prevented, at least in theory, through the use of condoms. As you’ve noticed, condoms come in really handy. If you’re already infected with herpes, your doctor should have an arsenal of antivirals to help ease your pain.