"why wouldn't braun just admit that he was on medication for his herpes? he wouldn't have been in anywhere near as much trouble if he'd just said this in the first place- don't you think? he may have been a little embarrassed, but would that compare to what happened to him by lying about taking PEDs after he was caught red-handed?"
Ye shall know the truth, and the truth will set you free, however, in the case of Braun, lieing/lying to cover up embarrassment causes more lies as a man. One day the truth will be known.