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Exposure to Symptoms : 30 Days; Isolated Symptoms;
Hi Doctor,
As many others, I appreciate your answers and availability. I also understand that anxiety can cause many 'symptoms' as I have read through the archived posts, but have not come across the specific circumstances that are true of my case.
I am 33 and married but on August 12th, I received unprotected oral sex from a girl I met at a bar. There was no vaginal nor anal penetration but there was non-penetrative penile-anal contact. Subsequent to this mistake, I had no noticeable symptoms for around 29 days. On day 30, I noticed shooting pains in my urethra, general itching at the tip of the urethra, and intermittent throbbing pains. I also have some tingling at the bottom of my foot. I have no other symptoms of an STD; no pain during urination or ejaculation and no bumps.
Prior to the pains I did masturbate thrice in one day and am wondering if this, coupled with my overactive and guilty imagination, could be the cause of my discomfort. I have had unprotected sex with my wife once since the incident and, subsequent to this, she reported lighter than usual menstrual bleeding.
I also have a few other questions:
1) Is it common or possible to have urethral inflammation or irritation be the only symptom of an STD such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or other NGU?
2) Is a 30-day incubation period common for any STD I could have contracted in my situation? I believe the only one with such a possibly long incubation period is herpes and even that in the rare case.
3) Can abnormally frequent masturbation cause the symptoms I am experiencing?
4) Is lighter than regular menstrual bleeding a female symptom of any STD?
I know that I should get myself the full battery of tests and have an appointment to do so on Monday, before which I will refrain from any contact.
I appreciate the guidance and look forward to your response.
Many thanks,
As many others, I appreciate your answers and availability. I also understand that anxiety can cause many 'symptoms' as I have read through the archived posts, but have not come across the specific circumstances that are true of my case.
I am 33 and married but on August 12th, I received unprotected oral sex from a girl I met at a bar. There was no vaginal nor anal penetration but there was non-penetrative penile-anal contact. Subsequent to this mistake, I had no noticeable symptoms for around 29 days. On day 30, I noticed shooting pains in my urethra, general itching at the tip of the urethra, and intermittent throbbing pains. I also have some tingling at the bottom of my foot. I have no other symptoms of an STD; no pain during urination or ejaculation and no bumps.
Prior to the pains I did masturbate thrice in one day and am wondering if this, coupled with my overactive and guilty imagination, could be the cause of my discomfort. I have had unprotected sex with my wife once since the incident and, subsequent to this, she reported lighter than usual menstrual bleeding.
I also have a few other questions:
1) Is it common or possible to have urethral inflammation or irritation be the only symptom of an STD such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or other NGU?
2) Is a 30-day incubation period common for any STD I could have contracted in my situation? I believe the only one with such a possibly long incubation period is herpes and even that in the rare case.
3) Can abnormally frequent masturbation cause the symptoms I am experiencing?
4) Is lighter than regular menstrual bleeding a female symptom of any STD?
I know that I should get myself the full battery of tests and have an appointment to do so on Monday, before which I will refrain from any contact.
I appreciate the guidance and look forward to your response.
Many thanks,
well..I am in almost the exact same boat as you are. 33, married male here also and I to had unprotected oral sex (receiving) from a women I met, however it has been 2 months since it has happen.
Currently, I have been feeling funny by my genital areas, but can't pinpoint what is going on. Seems to me there is it actually on the side where my thigh meets my body, been wondering if I have a slight hernia. There has been no discharge, no redness, a little bit uncomfortable though. I also masturbate quite often, so I am not sure if this might be the cause of the funny feeling, or is it my guilt that is getting to me.
I have been feeling this way when my wife told me that she would get itchy down there after we had sex. But it would occur right away and would go away after 2 days. We use condoms (because we have 2 kids already and are not ready for another one). We also did change the type of condoms that we were using (ones with spermicide) when this started happening to her. But ever since that I have been thinking that it might be me, I have been getting this funny feeling down there.
just wanted to share my story too...please let me know what happens, I think I am going to go get tested too
Currently, I have been feeling funny by my genital areas, but can't pinpoint what is going on. Seems to me there is it actually on the side where my thigh meets my body, been wondering if I have a slight hernia. There has been no discharge, no redness, a little bit uncomfortable though. I also masturbate quite often, so I am not sure if this might be the cause of the funny feeling, or is it my guilt that is getting to me.
I have been feeling this way when my wife told me that she would get itchy down there after we had sex. But it would occur right away and would go away after 2 days. We use condoms (because we have 2 kids already and are not ready for another one). We also did change the type of condoms that we were using (ones with spermicide) when this started happening to her. But ever since that I have been thinking that it might be me, I have been getting this funny feeling down there.
just wanted to share my story too...please let me know what happens, I think I am going to go get tested too
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
"...contact between the base of my penis and her vagina" carries some miniscule, hypothetical risk of herpes or HPV, and zero for something that would cause your symptoms.
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
Thanks, Doctor, again for the quick response.
One quick follow up that I may not have mentioned: Although there was no vaginal penetration, there was contact between the base of my penis and her vagina. Could this spread any disease?
You have put my mind more at ease (and, yes, I have considered the possibility that my wife may be the cause, in which case we're both clearly in need of an in depth conversation).
One quick follow up that I may not have mentioned: Although there was no vaginal penetration, there was contact between the base of my penis and her vagina. Could this spread any disease?
You have put my mind more at ease (and, yes, I have considered the possibility that my wife may be the cause, in which case we're both clearly in need of an in depth conversation).
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The delayed onset of 30 days is evidence against an infection acquired during the event you describe, and oral sex is low risk for STD. The timing indeed is more suggestive of something related to masturbation, such as irritation of the urethra by vigorous stimulation, or perhaps lubricant (especially if you used soap or certain lotions) that got into the opening. Or consider whether your wife might be the source (but of course you are in a better position than I am to judge whether she might be having other partners).
1) Irritation/pain without discharge is not a common symptom of STD. Sometimes abnormal discharge can be quite scant and hard to see; but if there is nothing there, especially in the morning before you urinate the first time, then infectious urethritis is unlikely.
2) 30 days is may too long for gonorrhea, and uncommon for chlamydia or NGU. (But it definitely isn't chlamydia anyway, unless you caught it from your wife. Chlamydia rarely infects the mouth and has never been known to be acquired through oral sex.)
3) Probably masturbation can do it.
4) No. STDs often cause irregular bleeding, like spotting between periods; or abnormally heavy bleeding. But not lighter-than-normal menstruation.
Follow through with plans for exam by a professional and STD testing. But I expect all to be normal.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
1) Irritation/pain without discharge is not a common symptom of STD. Sometimes abnormal discharge can be quite scant and hard to see; but if there is nothing there, especially in the morning before you urinate the first time, then infectious urethritis is unlikely.
2) 30 days is may too long for gonorrhea, and uncommon for chlamydia or NGU. (But it definitely isn't chlamydia anyway, unless you caught it from your wife. Chlamydia rarely infects the mouth and has never been known to be acquired through oral sex.)
3) Probably masturbation can do it.
4) No. STDs often cause irregular bleeding, like spotting between periods; or abnormally heavy bleeding. But not lighter-than-normal menstruation.
Follow through with plans for exam by a professional and STD testing. But I expect all to be normal.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
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