I get quite a few e-mails each week about what exactly herpes sores or herpes blisters feel like, what they look like, and how to tell the difference between any other genital type sore or blister.  I wish I had an exact answer for you but I think I can narrow it down. Herpes Blisters: The difficult thing with HSV2 is that the symptoms of herpes can vary so much from person to person.  While it is quite possible to have a rash that includes a cluster of smaller blisters, in my experience (and it is my blog!), 80% of my outbreaks consist of a single blister or sore.  I can feel it a few days before it's arrival.  The skin or the mucous membrane becomes extremely sensitive to the touch … [Read more...]