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Is this herpes?

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john96825
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Hey guys,

About a week ago, on August 26th I had a threesome with this couple. I asked if they were clean and they both said yeah and I didn't use a condom (I know, a very stupid thing to do). Around Monday/Tuesday the 28th/29th I began to have a slight painful spot near my anus. I initially thought it was a hemorrhoid (never had one before) due to recent straining during bowel movements because my diet has been crappy. The past three days have become annoying, to say the least. Sitting certain ways is painful and I'm starting to freak out. I began googling signs of herpes and hemorrhoids to verify and right now, it's lining up with herpes. It's been pretty itchy and painful. Today I read that witch hazel was a good remedy for hemorrhoids so I applied some and aside from the mild burn, noticed it was light scab material on the cotton pad. I took a picture and it appears to be a sore. I'm not sure if this is herpes or a result of a hemorrhoid but could someone give their best guess?

Thanks!

 

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