Thank you so much for the illumination you have been giving to individuals like me over the years. Around 9 months ago, I twice had protected sex with a female who I did not know had HSV2 at the time. I understand that there is the possibility of contracting this STD, however I have not shown any visible signs of herpes. I mean for the past 6 months, I have had mild itching all over groin (especially the top sides of the area just were the penis shaft meets my groin), very mild burning around inner thighs (non-existent now), and NO sores, cuts, lesions or anything. I notice the itching almost on a daily basis especially around times its a little dirty down there, although it looks normal down there and jock itch meds havent worked. I have always convinced myself that the worst is HSV and it doesn't worry me anymore now. However, I recently got involved with a woman that I want to date, I am no worried that this might be herpes. I have not had unprotected sex with anyone before :/ . what could this be?