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Is this herpes?

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jamss96909
jamss96909

Could this be herpes? I had protected oral and protected sex two weeks ago and became paranoid that I had herpes. Perhaps paranoid to the point I ended up noticing every little change/sensation in my genitals and convinced myself I had herpes. Looking back, I think my mind may have been playing tricks in me.

I think my mind was playing tricks because one or my main "symptoms" was itching and a feeling of burning in my left scrotum but each time I checked, nothing. It got to a point where I convinced myself I have nothing and the "symptoms" disappeared.

However, I'm still slightly paranoid and noticed these small spot/scratch/friction looking things and I was wondering if they could be herpes?

They don't itch and are flat to the skin. They are also located on the underside of my thigh, kind of like the crease where I sit but slightly closer to my balls. They are located in a spot where she would not have touched with any part of her skin and I don't have any other sores/marks else where on my body. The only other thing of suspicion is the underside of my shaft, where my balls and penis meet, I have these pitted follicle type things which don't hurt or itch and I'm pretty sure are perfectly normal (as intense scrutiny shows one has a hair and some others have what look like little white hairs).

I also run so could it be chafing as my underwear rides up?

Am I being paranoid again? Any help appreciated. 

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  • jamss96909
    jamss96909

    Posted

    I should also note that I've not had hsv 1 before if that would make a difference to my symptoms/outbreak level after 2 weeks

  • haz83342
    haz83342 jamss96909

    Posted

    Hi. Jams, i dont think this is herpes. Calm down. 

    You can check herpes pics on line. 

    Anyway you have to cut it short and see a doctor. 

    Dont live in doubts. Again relax it is not herpes according to my humble experience. 

    • jamss96909
      jamss96909 haz83342

      Posted

      After looking again, it seems like the location  is more in line with my perenium (but on my thighs) and closer to my balls than ass. Would that make a a difference?

      I also examined it again and the single mark on its own is slightly sore to touch, but not unlike the pain if you touched a spot. 

      Thanks 

  • jamss96909
    jamss96909

    Posted

    I should also add, just for clarification, it's on both sides if my body, left is the 3,right is the sole spot.

    Sorry for multiple replies, can't seem to edit

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