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john82369
john82369

Hey all, I'll get right into it. I had a random hook up last week and noticed a raw spot on the underside of my shaft a couple days later. I'm not sure if it's from rough sex or if it could be herpes. Take a look and tell me what you think. If you believe it is herpes, should I get it swabbed now or wait a few months for a blood test? Thanks!

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  • john82369
    john82369

    Posted

    I should add that I have no other symptoms associated with herpes besides this questionable spot. And the woman remains adamant that she is clean, if that means anything.
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus john82369

    Posted

    Ouch, that looks sore! Hard to say what that is. Looks like a bit of missing skin? To be safe, get it swabbed asap before it starts to heal. When a lesion is present, the swab test for herpes is always preferable to the IgG antibody blood test, as it is a direct test and location-specific.
    • john82369
      john82369 FelizCastus

      Posted

      Thank you for the reply! Like I said it was pretty rough sex so I'm not sure and it doesn't appear to look like other pictures of herpes that I've been seeing. I guess getting it swabbed is the only way to be sure huh? Thanks again!

  • john82369
    john82369

    Posted

    Figured I would update this for anyone who was curious. The Doc says that its just friction burn that became infected due to all the fluids, nothing to worry about, just need to let it heal. Suiting up from now on! Thanks guys!
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus john82369

      Posted

      Well, it does look like a chunk of missing skin. Lol, that's some crazy friction burn! But yeah, suit up...and consider using lube!

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