I'm scared does anyone know what this red bump is?

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2 months ago I made a post of mysterious bumps appearing near the same place that randomly went away some time after. I have another around the same location. Started small got big then small again does anyone know what this is or how to treat it?imageimageimage

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    I have only had sex once with one partner who had sex with multiple in the past if that changes anything. Not sure if I have a STD though.

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    Unfortunately what you have going on is hard to explain with them going away.

    As I take it you mean you had unprotected sex I would suggest you get checked at a sexual health service provider to be on the safe side - you may need to show the photos if you do not have them when you go .....

    • Posted

      it was protected sex. Do you know what this bump is by chance? really hoping it goes away

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      Yes, I have seen an explanation of this kind of thing once before, unfortunately, I cannot remember what was going on for that person.

      I may be completely off-track but this could be linked to so many of us being carriers of either strain of the Herpes viruses - but on the other hand, there could be a simple alternative explanation.

      This is why I though it best to get checked at a sexual health provider, and, perhaps you may need to ask for confirmation of the presence of either stain of Herpes as this is not even tested for on a regular basis as it is so commonly carried by a large percentage of the population .....

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