I turned 50 during the pandemic and, like most people, I put off all nonessential health care, including my shingles vaccine. Big mistake. When the telltale red bumps of shingles cropped up on my face ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Anal herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and is usually transmitted by anal sex but, in some cases, can also be transmitted through oral sex.