I broke up with my boyfriend of 9 months some time ago. I started seeing him recently and he does have another girlfriend. I have not been with anyone else since him. His and my private areas HAVE NOT touched during our meetings (maybe for a second on accident while sleeping tho) but we have done oral and touching. The other day while I woke up with him, I saw a red bump on his penis(popped up overnight?). Looks like a pimple up by his pubic hairs. That night we went down and he had a swab test which we are waiting on the results. His gf is waiting on her results.
*How possible, with what we've done together, is it that I've contracted this possilby herpes case?
*Could this be his first outbreak of herpes that he got from me 9 months ago? I dont think I have herpes..but I know some have no symptoms.
*What should I do for myself testing wise? (I know blood tests can be inncacurate if done too soon.)
*His sore looks nothing like pictures I've seen. Is that a really good sign?
2006-08-17 14:54:07 · 10 answers · asked by Kendra 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
It could be a ingrown hair. But I would go get tested just to be on the safe side. You can go to any free clinic and they will do a thorough STD screening where they check for all major STD's
2006-08-17 16:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type in genital herpes in the yahoo info line. But remember one thing--- herpes is really no big deal. It is only a big deal if you are a pregnant female, about to deliver, and having an outbreak. Otherwise, it is like having a little coldsore around your perianal area, that is somewhat tender. Meds from your phys in the form of a cream take the sting out of the sore. The interesting thing about herpes was that all of a sudden in the 80's there were all sorts of stories on the front of Time and Newsweek and everywhere, just scaring the socks off of everyone. Then AIDS appeared, and no one heard a thing about herpes. We do know, however than open sores of herpes allow the HIV virus to enter the bloodstream if you have an outbreak, and have sex with an HIV+ partner. Genital herpes is no more a pain in the neck than oral herpes (cold sores) are in the mouth.... you won't die of them, they don't progress to rot your brain or anything else. And, though you won't read this, it is very unlikely that you can shed the virus if you are not having an outbreak. (drug companies will tell you otherwise, because --- surprise!!!! ---- they don't make any money on their drugs if you don't take them!!!! (Drug companies -- that's another problem...) Interestingly over 90% of all people have the herpes oral virus by the time they are 3 from adults kissing and spittering on them. We don't panic with that, do we???? This is not to say that some people have a really tough time with herpes -- cold sores so often that some areas of their lips are scarred. And those with immuno suppressed systems also have a tough time. But if you are a normal, healthy individual, you have likely had oral herpes since you were 3, you might have transmitted oral herpes to your genital area by moistening a tampon while you had a cold sore. Helpful???
2006-08-17 15:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by ladyren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-10 00:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there isn't any. Herpes is caused by a virus. Actually, there is little cure for viruses nowadays. The only thing that you can generally do in the case of a viral infection is strengthen the immune system and hope it fights it off. Not with Herpes, the immune system can't win against it. Thus you only get to treat the symptoms. Once you're infected, it stays with you for life. So don't get infected.
Personal experience. I have had genital herpes for over 5 years.
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2016-05-15 02:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 11:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Additionally, HSV-1 can cause genital herpes through transmission during oral-genital sex, thus both strains of the virus may be transmitted by sexual contact. Initial oral herpes infection.........Because the virus is transmitted through secretions from the oral or genital mucosa (skin), common sites of infection in men include the shaft and head of the penis, the scrotum, inner thighs, and anus. The labia, vagina, cervix, anus, and inner thighs are common sites in women. The mouth can also be a site of infection in both sexes.
Research suggests that the virus can be transmitted even when there are no symptoms present, so that a sexual partner without obvious genital herpes sores may still transmit the illness. In fact, asymptomatic spread may actually contribute more to the spread of genital herpes than do active sores.Recurrent attacks can occur as seldom as once per year, or so frequently that the symptoms seem continuous. Recurrent infections in men are generally milder and of shorter duration than those experienced by women.get tested....
2006-08-18 09:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a pimple near his pubic hair then it is not likely herpes. It's probably just an infected hair follicle. If you want to know if you have it, get a herpes select blood test now and then another one in 3 months.
2006-08-17 18:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooooh that is some scary sh**. first let me say good luck! how the heck do your privates touch on accident while sleeping? from what you've decribed it sounds like your in the clear. but I would get tested at least twice over the next six months to make sure. of course your gyno will also test you during your pap smear. again, good luck with that girl cuz that is some scaaary sh**
2006-08-17 15:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by Monique C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe his gf has herpes and gave it to him? It may just be an ingrown hair, too. He should have a doctor look at it. But if in doubt, get yourself tested, definitely.
2006-08-17 15:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by kris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry about your situation here but I hope this site could help you out
2006-08-17 15:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋