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To the excitement of movie buffs and comic fans alike, the premiere of Avengers: Endgame is quickly approaching. This film is the culmination of over 20 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which have built a dedicated worldwide fanbase. But some fans have a different way of expressing their appreciation ...

When it comes to health and wellness, not all answers are created equal. We want to help you find the answers you need based on science and medicine. Our singular mission at hims and hers is to remove and eliminate stigmas around health and wellness and break down barriers when ...

Valacyclovir vs. Acyclovir vs. Famciclovir: Which Herpes Medication is Best? There are several drugs used to treat herpes, all of which are antiviral medications. The most popular, effective and widely used herpes medications currently available are valacyclovir (or Valtrex), acyclovir (or Zovirax) and famciclovir (or Famvir). All of these drugs ...

A Complete Guide to Dating and Relationships With Herpes Dating with herpes can be a challenging experience. While the virus is very common ( about two thirds of all adults have HSV-1, and 11-20% HSV-2 ), finding out that you have herpes can have a significant effect on your self-esteem ...

How Long Does Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Stay in Your System? Valacyclovir (commonly sold as Valtrex) is one of the most widely used herpes medications on the market. Highly effective at controlling herpes outbreaks, it’s used for everything from HSV-1 and HSV-2 to shingles and chickenpox. In this guide, we’ll look at ...

Can Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Be Used for Shingles? Shingles is a common viral infection that affects around one in every three people at some point in life, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Shingles is caused by a herpes virus -- in this case, the ...

This article is written by Adrian Rawlinson, MD and VP Medical Affairs, hims/hers At hims and hers, our first priority is providing patients with access to the highest standard of care possible. We know sometimes it’s not easy to ask tough questions about your health, and going to the doctor’s ...

This article is written by Adrian Rawlinson, MD and VP Medical Affairs, hims/hers We started hims & hers to eliminate stigmas around health and wellness issues and break down barriers for people when it comes to obtaining quality healthcare. In many cases, patients are discouraged from taking care of themselves ...

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is a time for basketball watch parties, bracket competitions, and...vasectomies? A vasectomy is the fourth most popular birth control method in the country with an average of 500,000 vasectomies performed annually in the U.S. It may or may not surprise you to learn that the ...

In movies and TV shows, spring and summer time is often conveyed as the season of love. Whether it’s picking flowers together or spending a lazy afternoon at the beach, great weather gives people infinite opportunities to explore their sensual sides. But is there a scientific reason as to why ...