One in six men would not seek help for potential STD, survey finds

A recent online survey by Medical Direct found that when it comes to seeking treatment for medical ailments, 18 percent of men would not speak to a pharmacist about a potential STD like genital warts or herpes.

Additionally, 10 percent reported having had unprotected sex after being too bashful to buy condoms.

Rather than mutely spreading an infection, sexually active adults who suspect they have an STD may benefit from online testing services.

The herpes simplex virus 2 is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spreading by way of the oral and genital sores it produces. To date, no cure exists for HSV-2.

If left untreated, HSV-2 can lead to lifelong painful sores and increased HIV-susceptibility in adults, the agency further warns, and potentially fatal infections in babies born of HSV-2 positive parents.

The availability of online testing services may provide a viable option to those concerned about their sexual health.

In the U.S., more than 16 percent of people aged 14 to 49 have a Herpes 2 infection, according to the CDC.