The more you know about herpes, the better equipped you are to manage it. Herpes. The word itself can spark up feelings of fear, shame, and confusion. It’s a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), but there’s a lot of misinformation floating around, and there’s a lot you might not know about it. Let’s clear the air and educate you about some facts you might not know about herpes, but absolutely should: 1. There are two main types of herpesMost people associate herpes with cold sores, but there are two main types: Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1): This is the most common type and typic…