From just viewing the doctor says it looks like herpes

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Hey, I got these bumps 3 days ago.

The last guy I had sex with was on May 29th he had really bad dry skin but we used a condom.

We also exchanged oral sex without a condom or dental damn.

The first day the bumps didn't look that bad but because their in a awkward spot, a lot of friction has happened while sleeping, sitting, and walking.

The doctor says they look like herpes. But my only symptom is that they feel tender to the touch.

I have NO itching, pain in urrination, tingling in my genitals, or flu-like symptoms.

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  • Posted

    do u have any symptoms if so what are they? It is hard to detect herpes because alot of people that has it do not have any symptoms

    • Posted

      The bumps are tender to the touch but other than that, I feel fine.

  • Posted

    Condoms do not prevent the transmission of HSV.

    Oral herpes (known as cold sores) can be transferred genitally through oral sex as well.

    To me, it looks like it could be herpes. Which isnt a big deal at all, specially if the outbreak isnt causing you any significant discomfort.

    For some, their only symptom is the sores.

    80% of carriers dont even know they have HSV because either their symptoms are so mild, they brush it off, or they never have an outbreak.

    If they were swabbed within 78 hours, the results should be accurate. Otherwise, you'll want to wait 4 months after your last sexual encounter (oral or otherwise), and request an IGG type blood test. Testing too soon will register a false negative since your body wont have had the time to built enough antibodies to register positive.

    • Posted

      If it is herpes, it just means your body has done an amazing job at fighting the virus.

      My last outbreak only lasted 4 days or so before scabbing over.

      It also means you wouldnt be able to get a positive swab result though.

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