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Diagnosed with herpes... on my anus... does this mean I had anal sex? I didn't!

I have genital herpes on and around my anus and rectum. I have NEVER had anal sex. How did this happen? I am so worried that I somehow had anal sex without me knowing it and have HIV even though I've never done anal because I am so terrified of getting HIV! But why herpes on anus?
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I just wanted to know Teak if you've heard of people getting anal herpes without having anal intercourse... :( SOrry.
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