Could this be HSV??

[Haisyappa]

I have never had unprotected anal intercourse.I have had receptive anal intercourse 4 times. My last encounter with condom was in 2005 and I was HIV negative in December 2005 (5 months later).I had oral sex with a man in January 2006 who also rimmed me.  I have had two encounters (no penetration) since then. The first one was in March 2006 with a man who I performed oral sex on for about a minute, he did not ejaculate. He then performed oral sex on me and I ejaculated in less than a minute. There was no anal contact. My next sexual encounter was with a man in August 2007 and we were involved in heavy kissing and body contact. He performed oral sex on my penis for a few minutes and we embraced with his penis in between my legs and rubbed in between my thighs for a while. We did not have any anal contact. I am not sure if his penis reached my anal margin anal margin. I have had an anal fissure and mild haemorrhoids in the past. I was not symptomatic during this episode and a couple of months later, I had the recurrence of anal fissure and it healed over the next several weeks. I have had discomfort since then aggravated by bowel movements and rubbing with tissue. The bowel movements per se are not painful anymore but sitting for a long period aggravates the discomfort dramatically. I wake up symptom free most days and after the bowel movement the symptoms start and persist all day. I also have noticed haemmrhoidal bumps in the anal area but they are not very dramatic. They are many times sore to touch and get inflamed at other times. I have a lot of hair and especially in the pelvic and anal area. During the time the area is inflamed, it feels as if each one of those hair hurt. I am anxious whether this could be herpes in my anal area. I have not been symptom free for more than a week since Aug 2007. I have not had any other sexual encounter since that time. I have also gained about 10 lbs since then.Do I have an STD or worsening haemmrhoids?? Also, what are my chances of getting HIV from such an encounter. I was thinking low but I have had these persistent rectal symptoms for the last several months that have driven me crazy!

[auntiejessi]

Maybe, but not likely.  I would follow up with your doctor though.

Aj

[Haisyappa]

Thanks a lot for your response. I do know that I have haemmorhoids and have had rectal bleed a few times too. I have no urinary symptoms and the discomfort is mainly located around the anal area. Could this still be prostatitis??

[auntiejessi]

I'd wonder if you have prostatitis, actually.  If this hasn't been checked, you should make an appt with your doctor.

Not having had unprotected anal sex, I don't see a risk for HIV.

AJ