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I had small outbreak...now have questions

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n55946
n55946

So, I had a small outbreak of what I think is herpes. I thought I first had a yeast infection and tended toscratvh alot and cut myself from it. Shortly after, I had small red bumps that began to itch and stung when I used restroom.

Now, I can barely see the bumps, but they are still there, just a little red. Can I have sex? My husband is getting "eager" haha

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  • theresa48911
    theresa48911 n55946

    Posted

    Does your husband know about the potential heherpesvirus you may have? You left a lot of things unexplained. If you're married then how did you contract this virus? If he has the virus then by all means have sex with him. But the first few ob are painful and i think having sex before your symptoms are gone may cause discomfort. Also, if your in the scabbing stages it could potentially reopen the blisters.
  • feelbroken
    feelbroken n55946

    Posted

    As Theresa mentioned, does your husband have it as well? Don't itch whatever you do, as it will just cause the ob to last longer. I would refrain as well, because it will further irritate it.
  • n55946
    n55946

    Posted

    I didnt say much because I didnt feel that it mattered.

    I have had it since I was 21. I had a major outbreak then and never had one since. My husband and I have been together for 3 years now, I am now 27. He does not have herpes.

    The bumps I do have are barely visable with no white scabs on them. They more look like they are just under the skin now.

    I did the forum so I could get other responses and ideas so I can show the hubs that I am not over exaggerating, that it still could be contagious. I am also 20 weeks pregnant, so he hasnt had alot lately anyways and I know its just getting to him.

    I have tried other ways to pleasure, but they dont work the wway he wants to feel.

    • feelbroken
      feelbroken n55946

      Posted

      Well tell your hubby that even when you don't have obs, you can be shedding and be contagious as well. I got it from someone who had no sores. If you have any feelings such as itchiness, tingling, redness, fissures, bumps, it is best to abstain from sex.
    • theresa48911
      theresa48911 n55946

      Posted

      Made me giggle a little when I saw that you wrote your husband hasn't contracted the virus. So many ppl think they know all about herpes but it's different for everyone. I dated someone for 5 years and he never contracted it either, nor has anyone else I've slept with. The trick is to not have sex at the first sign of symptoms and all the way till the sore is completely gone. I also never have ob's so i see where your husband doesn't understand and is restless to have sex. He is your husband though, through thick and thin. If he is willing to take the risk and you have clearly explained the virus then it's his fault if and when he finally gets infected. Remember, herpes is not the end of the world. We all have felt that way and now is just a hicup.
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