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OH MY..... WHITE BUMPS
I noticed today that I have a white bump on my on both my upper and bottom lips for the first time ever. Should I remain abstinent (NO SEXUAL ACTIVITIES) with my partner until these cold sores leave? I did not experience pain with these bumps first coming at all. I can feel them with my tongue. What is the best medication for them. Ora Gel single dose a good option.
have you and your partner ever been tested for herpes before to know who has what?
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If you don't recall a history of cold sores then this could possibly be a cold sore or irritation, zits, etc. Cold sores are typically painful blister(s) on the lips, and since there is no pain, it's unlikely this is herpes. Most adults have cold sores (HSV-1), so if you're that curious, you can get tested with an Herpes Select IgG type specific (HSV-1) test. A culture or swab would be more reliable, and it's possible you've had oral HSV-1 for years since only about a third of those that have it are symptomatic.
You're only contagious from your mouth if this is in fact a cold sore, so you should avoid oral sex. You can have as much regular sex as you want.
You're only contagious from your mouth if this is in fact a cold sore, so you should avoid oral sex. You can have as much regular sex as you want.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
