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I’m freaking out, is this herpes???

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giselle58477
giselle58477

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I had unprotected sex with a new partner 3 days ago, but i also was in 100 degree weather with jean shorts that would rub in the same area of my groin and did irritate it a bit and was also in a swim suit that i left on and was damp and rubbed in those areas. Could this just be a bad timing of a rash? its almost 4am and i am going insane bc i woke up to the feeling of the area being itchy but an under the skin cant be satisfied tingly itching and freaked out thinking its going to be a herpes outbreak. Please help I am beyond stressed out!

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  • cara91802
    cara91802 giselle58477

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    Take a deep breath. It seems you have just shaved and you have something that looks like a rash in an area with a lot of friction. The under the skin itchy feeling could be something you exaggerate in your mind because you are very worried.

    Add some calming cream and see if the symptoms get worse. Go to a doctor and ask for a swab if the itching does not go away or the rash starts to resemble lesions or blisters.

    i think it is just friction. you are fine. follow the symptoms but try not to worry too much

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