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Herpes or Cut from sex?

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ScaredGirl101
ScaredGirl101

i had unprotected sex with a friend about 10 days ago. 4 days ago i started feeling irritation in the perianal area but i thought it was a cut that got irritated from rough sex with my boyfriend all week (yes i currently hate myself and it was also unprotected). today i went inspecting and took this pic and now I'm worried because i found myselfon this forum and I'm starting to wonder if this is whar ihave. i dont have themoney for an std test right now so I'm extra worried because I have to save up for it. any advice or thoughts are appreciated. thanks

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  • jessica1688
    jessica1688 ScaredGirl101

    Posted

    did you ever get tested I just got tested with no symptoms and came back hsv 1 and 2 positive after sleeping with someone who didnt tell me I'm very sad and upset

  • erik30496
    erik30496 ScaredGirl101

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    i have genital and it looks similar. i had one breakout about a week after sex and never again, its sad that people make it such a big deal when the most harm will be mental as it rarely causes bad effects.

  • kelly24666
    kelly24666 ScaredGirl101

    Posted

    hi queen, it does look like this could be a herpes outbreak. I am here to tell you that it will be ok. there are ways to manage the symptoms of outbreaks. go see a gyno and they will take good care of you ❤️ I hope you are able to cipe and understand that herpes is very common and it is not the end of your life. you are the same person regardless of diagnosis. good luck honey.

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