So you did notice a break in the skin that would describe as a cut. was any swab testing done of the cut? And it was extra-anal, not really in the anus? that is slightly more concerning.
I am getting hung up on the 12 hour thing. Herpes lesions just don't show up that soon after a sexual encounter.
The tingling and heat are so non-specific, I don't know how to respond exactly to that question.
Your reactions are likely mind driven, yes. But the cut is worrisome. Is it still there?
Terri
Thank you so much for following up so quickly!
"Do you think this could be trauma from the insertion of the other person's penis?"
No, because it's a couple of centimeters away from the anus in the perianal region. I assume if it was trauma - it would have presented inside the anus or the immediate opening to the anus. Also, if it was trauma, I assume I would have started to feel the symptom immediately afterwards - and this didn't start until the following afternoon.
"you would notice lesions and so would your doctor."
I have been a bit confused by the use of the term "lesion". I suspect that in general medical usage, it refers to any sort of skin irregularity or damage but on these forums, it seems to refer more to blisters and/or sores?
So using the general definition, there is definitely a lesion. However, using the "local" definition in use here, no - there are no lesions.
By the way, any thoughts on the irregularity of the heat/tingling?
This morning, I feel absolutely none of it.
Last night - while freaking out a bit and reading through the forums for five hours until 4 AM while trying to find a post with a situation similar to mine - I could definitely feel it (and shifting around to different places in the groin area). Perhaps later today, it will return.... Is this sort of irregular heat common in cases of herpes? Or do you often see people with (seemingly) mind-driven reactions like mine?
(thank you so much again!!!)
You mention that this was the first time you've been receptive with anal sex. I would say that many people, men and women, who have receptive anal sex the first time or even subsequent times, tear a little or get sore and uncomfortable, even with lubrication. And yes, it could be a reaction to lubrication or the condom, but I'm wondering if it isn't just trauma?
You would not experience herpes that quickly after the encounter, no. Twelve hours is way too soon.
Honestly, I think if you had herpes and were watching as carefully as I think you are, you would notice lesions and so would your doctor. Almost everyone who has brand new herpes and has symptoms notice the within 2 to 10 days and have sores. True, not everyone gets symptoms, but if they are, I believe most will get some kind of sore.
Do you think this could be trauma from the insertion of the other person's penis?
Terri