Pain near urethra

[eutom]

Hello,

I few weeks ago I had unprotected vaginal intercourse with a woman. A 7-10 days after the incident, I began feeling a tingling sensation at my urethra opening. Initially, I thought it might just be irritation due to soap, but it hasn't gone away. The feeling alternates between tingling/itching and burning. It's confined to the tip of my penis. I've noticed the skin is slightly red where I feel the pain, and there may be a single small (tiny) sore at the center of the redness. It's very close to the urethral opening and difficult to see. I'm wondering if these symptoms fit with any common STDs?

I went for a chlamydia/gonnorhea test today. Should I get checked out for herpes as well?

Thanks.

[eutom]

Thanks for replying. I've had the symptoms for about a week. It doesn't really seem like the herpes symptoms I've read about, except that it started off itchy and tingly and has progressed to painful.

I've got a Dr.'s appointment on Thursday. if the symptoms last until then, I'll get tested.

[auntiejessi]

How long have you had these symptoms?  It doesn't sound like herpes, and the tip of the penis isn't a likely spot to get a herpes outbreak, but if you are concerned, then yes, test.

Aj