Social clubs for people with herpes -- I have to admit, that's something I would have never considered. But once I started reading that article, I realized it really was a very compassionate idea for people who struggle with this very common sexually transmitted disease.

About 25% of women and 20% of men have genital herpes. Besides the obvious health issues, the disease can make dating difficult and awkward. When to tell a potential partner, how to tell a potential partner, and then dealing with the fallout afterward are all things herpes sufferers have to deal with. In response, several online dating groups have been popping up across the nation. Some offer social outings, others offer emotional support, and they all provide a pool of potential soul mates who not only know that you suffer from the disease, but also have it themselves (so there is no concern of spreading.)

Interesting concept, and also timely considering the recent news that one in four American women have been infected with the HPV virus, which -- besides its well known connection to cervical cancer -- can also cause genital warts. What do you think?