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Question about Herpes transmission
Hello, all!
About 24 days after having sex, I noticed what looked like a zit on my butt cheek that hurt a little when sitting. I then noticed a few more and scheduled a herpes test for the next day. The test was a culture, which I know can be inaccurate, but the PA said not to be overly concerned however the symptoms at least warrant a test. I am still waiting, but have developed several other symptoms that make me believe it may be something else. To be clear, I engaged in protected vaginal and unprotected oral. My current symptoms are as follows;
1. Around 7-10 zit like bumps, scattered in nature across both cheeks but some are close to other (not clustered though) minimal if any pain. No clear fluid, but some do have a head similar to a zit but only a few.
2. A slight burning right above my crack that intensifies when I sit for too long
3. Pain around the anus (I have IBS and thus, hemorrhoids) only when I sit.
My understanding of herpes is the site of transmission is usually the site of the primary outbreak. If this is my primary outbreak, why is it on my ***? I know reoccurrences can show up anywhere in the boxer region, but a primary OB of anal herpes without any contact around my bum seems highly unlikely based on my research. Although, I also understand herpes shows up different in everyone. I was tested several years ago and came away clean and have only had 2 partners since then (both claim to be clean, only one do I trust ha). If it matters, my *** is somewhat hairy, which made me think it is perhaps folliculitis. However, the observation that any pain I have is centralized to the top of my *** cracks make me wonder if it could be a pilondal cyst? Initially, I thought the burning was the first stage of herpes, but it occurred exclusively when I sat and has continued for 3+ days.
I've already accepted the likelihood it could be herpes based on the high prevalence of the virus, but has anyone with hsv2 had an experience similar to mine?
Any insight would be great, thanks!
About 24 days after having sex, I noticed what looked like a zit on my butt cheek that hurt a little when sitting. I then noticed a few more and scheduled a herpes test for the next day. The test was a culture, which I know can be inaccurate, but the PA said not to be overly concerned however the symptoms at least warrant a test. I am still waiting, but have developed several other symptoms that make me believe it may be something else. To be clear, I engaged in protected vaginal and unprotected oral. My current symptoms are as follows;
1. Around 7-10 zit like bumps, scattered in nature across both cheeks but some are close to other (not clustered though) minimal if any pain. No clear fluid, but some do have a head similar to a zit but only a few.
2. A slight burning right above my crack that intensifies when I sit for too long
3. Pain around the anus (I have IBS and thus, hemorrhoids) only when I sit.
My understanding of herpes is the site of transmission is usually the site of the primary outbreak. If this is my primary outbreak, why is it on my ***? I know reoccurrences can show up anywhere in the boxer region, but a primary OB of anal herpes without any contact around my bum seems highly unlikely based on my research. Although, I also understand herpes shows up different in everyone. I was tested several years ago and came away clean and have only had 2 partners since then (both claim to be clean, only one do I trust ha). If it matters, my *** is somewhat hairy, which made me think it is perhaps folliculitis. However, the observation that any pain I have is centralized to the top of my *** cracks make me wonder if it could be a pilondal cyst? Initially, I thought the burning was the first stage of herpes, but it occurred exclusively when I sat and has continued for 3+ days.
I've already accepted the likelihood it could be herpes based on the high prevalence of the virus, but has anyone with hsv2 had an experience similar to mine?
Any insight would be great, thanks!
In these circumstances, concerns over herpes means that every little thing that happens in our shorts takes on a new meaning whereas previously it was ignored.
Hang in there, you're doing all you can.
Hang in there, you're doing all you can.
Thanks for the reply Fleetwood, I love your work with Mac. ; )
I won't be seeing this particular partner again although she claims she has been tested and is clean. I get my results tomorrow from the swab, but I will also get a blood test (igg) in a couple months to be sure regardless of the swab result.
Most of my symptoms have subsided, however I did develop a very small bump that appears to have an even smaller white head near my penile head. Isn't growing, doesn't hurt to touch, and doesn't look like herpes. I continue to monitor that, but am not too worried.
Any additional advice?
I won't be seeing this particular partner again although she claims she has been tested and is clean. I get my results tomorrow from the swab, but I will also get a blood test (igg) in a couple months to be sure regardless of the swab result.
Most of my symptoms have subsided, however I did develop a very small bump that appears to have an even smaller white head near my penile head. Isn't growing, doesn't hurt to touch, and doesn't look like herpes. I continue to monitor that, but am not too worried.
Any additional advice?
There is absolutely no reason why you would be thinking herpes. A few randomly placed spots on both butt cheeks will almost certainly not be herpes.
Given the concerns you have though, don't you think some mutual STD testing with this partner is a good idea?
Given the concerns you have though, don't you think some mutual STD testing with this partner is a good idea?
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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.
