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Hi, can symptoms start less than 2 days after having sex or will it always start after 3 days? I had protected sex fri nite, and we kissed lightly, just lip to.lip a few times and day and half later I had cold symptoms, ie: mild congestion, mild headache off and on, cough, phlem in throat, and not feeling the greatest but ok. Its a bit worse today the third day. Anyway just curious. Got some itchyness and red spot with slight burn at base of penis. Had similar b4 so may b nothing.
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, highly unlikely less than 3 days.Usually the symptoms show up after a sore appears and if she did not have any lip sore at the time your risk is close to zero anyway.
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Hi Life, got one more for you, can you see herpes when it is shedding or is this something not visible to the eye? I was just curious. I am still dealing with the flu..or something with all kinds of aches and things going on, felt like something was walking under my skin at the back of my neck and ache in the foot and in other places that start and then just end. I also have itchiness popping up all over. I am reasonably confident it is the flu or a cold
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Thats a good point, did not think.of that and I think I am actually sensitive to the latex there..thanks
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Maybe a reaction to the condom, spermicdes for example
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Hi, 1 more thing, the head of my penis is red and has a rash with raised pimple like things. Now this was fully protected sex. I have psoriasis and seen similar before so maybe its that but since there is no blistering it is not anything to worry about correct? Maybe a fungus too I guess? She did stroke it without a condom. Every time I see a rash like that I get nervous. Just curious what you thought. I have never tested positive for this
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Same opinion
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I figured so, she was an escort though, and I saw no sores. I have some body aches and flush feel now also. Still same opinion?
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