I cannot say more about what the condition might be; Dr. Rockoff's dermatological opinion is much more likey to be accurate than any guess from me.
HHH, MD
I've read a lot here and posted here as well. Bottom line everyone who's had unprotected sex should go get tested for everything. Don't wait for symptoms. They might not happen. I just got tested and am positive for type 2. I've never had anything that I think was a herpes outbreak.
No discharge and it doesn't hurt when I urinate. I have had burning from time to time after sex but it never seems to last more than a couple of days at most. It just seems like the bumps and the stinging are related. I was just worried since the pics I have seen on the internet of herpes vary and sometimes it seems like they match what I have except mine are smaller, don't hurt and haven't blistered. Although because the bumps are small it's hard to tell.
I am thinking that the stinging maybe some foreskin irritation since much of my foreskin has grown back on the head of my penis. It's not red though.
I'm glad you think it's not herpes. I asked the dermo on this sight the same question and he said it sounded like cysts and not herpes. I just find it odd that they developed after sex.
Any more thoughts? Thank you for your help.
This doesn't sound at all like herpes; I agree with your reasoning about why not. But beyond that, I can only speculate about the cause. It probably isn't an STD, although I suppose genital warts are possible. Perhaps early molluscum contagiosum?
However, none of these should cause the stinging/burning you describe, so I wonder whether there is more than one problem. Have you noticed any abnormal discharge from the penis? Does your partner have symptoms?
I suggest you and your partner both be evaluated, preferably by the same provider. You could visit a Planned Parenthood or public health family planning clinic, or an STD clinic; or your own health care provider(s) if you believe s/he has experience with STDs and genital infections. Or a dermatologist.
Good luck--- HHH, MD