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Serious STD Worries
Hello people,
Just thought id make a post here to ask for some assistance and see if anyone could give me any information on the symptoms im showing at the moment.
Two weeks ago today I had protected intercourse with a female who also gave me oral sex. Ever since then ive been extremely worried that i may of caught a STD. Around a week after the incident my testicles started to ache, this went away after a few days but 4 days ago I started to experience a tingling/burning sensation at the tip of my penis (feels like from the inside). This went away yesterday but has returned when I woke up this morning. I also have a light-headed feeling and haven’t been able to eat much lately at all, but im thinking maybe that is due to the worrying.
Ive asked the girl if she has anything and she assures me she hasn’t, however im aware that my condition could be herpes (however I have no skin imperfections yet).
Maybe it’s all mental but I really doubt anxiety could cause me to feel the kind of pain im feeling at the tip of my penis.
Ive booked in for a STD check tomorrow, however ive read that this won’t show up the herpes at this early stage?
Any help would be appreciated.
Just thought id make a post here to ask for some assistance and see if anyone could give me any information on the symptoms im showing at the moment.
Two weeks ago today I had protected intercourse with a female who also gave me oral sex. Ever since then ive been extremely worried that i may of caught a STD. Around a week after the incident my testicles started to ache, this went away after a few days but 4 days ago I started to experience a tingling/burning sensation at the tip of my penis (feels like from the inside). This went away yesterday but has returned when I woke up this morning. I also have a light-headed feeling and haven’t been able to eat much lately at all, but im thinking maybe that is due to the worrying.
Ive asked the girl if she has anything and she assures me she hasn’t, however im aware that my condition could be herpes (however I have no skin imperfections yet).
Maybe it’s all mental but I really doubt anxiety could cause me to feel the kind of pain im feeling at the tip of my penis.
Ive booked in for a STD check tomorrow, however ive read that this won’t show up the herpes at this early stage?
Any help would be appreciated.
Blood tests tomorrow will not tell you if you have herpes or not unless you already had them from a pervious encounter.
I don't see the sensation to be a symptom of herpes.
If you want to test for herpes then wait 4 months from the date of the encounter. It may pick it up sooner, but 4 months will be positive yes or no.
Also if very concerned about herpes visit the Herpes Community.
I don't see the sensation to be a symptom of herpes.
If you want to test for herpes then wait 4 months from the date of the encounter. It may pick it up sooner, but 4 months will be positive yes or no.
Also if very concerned about herpes visit the Herpes Community.
Vance im very thankful for your help, the only reason i mentioned the urine problem is because it doesn’t usually happen to me, so i thought it could have something to do with the other sensations i am currently feeling at the tip of my penis.
If it was herpes that i have caught how long will these sensations in my penis continue before skin imperfections break out?
I guess even having the blood test tomorrow isn’t going to tell me if i have some into contact with anything anyway? As its only been 2 weeks since the point of sexual contact.
If it was herpes that i have caught how long will these sensations in my penis continue before skin imperfections break out?
I guess even having the blood test tomorrow isn’t going to tell me if i have some into contact with anything anyway? As its only been 2 weeks since the point of sexual contact.
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Your chances of getting herpes from a one time protected encounter are very slim. Your chances of getting herpes from a one time oral sex encounter if your partner has no cold sores present are very slim.
Vance is right - there is very little to worry about here, and I'd be willing to bet that this is anxiety. Herpes doesn't cause testicular pain, or urine drops. And from what I've seen with men in my life, most men have those little drops.
Aj
Vance is right - there is very little to worry about here, and I'd be willing to bet that this is anxiety. Herpes doesn't cause testicular pain, or urine drops. And from what I've seen with men in my life, most men have those little drops.
Aj
Also another symptom I am experiencing is after ive urinated and believe to have shaken out the remaining urine from my penis, when replaced back into my pants a few more drops are coming out and wetting the inside of my underwear.
You had protected sex, condoms protect against STD's. That is why people tell you to wear condoms.
I really doubt you have an STD and it is just anxiety.
The mind is very powerful and can make us think things are there that are not. The mind makes us have nightmares. So don't discount what the mind can do on the body.
I really doubt you have an STD and it is just anxiety.
The mind is very powerful and can make us think things are there that are not. The mind makes us have nightmares. So don't discount what the mind can do on the body.
Im having to many strange symptoms which are making me so paranoid that ive caught a STD. I just don’t see how anxiety could allow me to feel such a pain and its all day long, not just when im thinking about it. At this point I find myself hoping its something like chlamydia or gonorrhea and not something which will be with me for the rest of my life.
I guess it’s just going to be a waiting game now.
This was only my second third encounter and this happening has taught me a lot, i shall certainly not be participating in anymore social sex as it’s simply not worth the risk in my opinion.
I guess it’s just going to be a waiting game now.
This was only my second third encounter and this happening has taught me a lot, i shall certainly not be participating in anymore social sex as it’s simply not worth the risk in my opinion.
Well protected sex is safe sex. Herpes is a possibility but with a condom the risk is lowered a lot and most people are honest about their STD status.
It would be too soon to detect herpes and from what you have said I would say anxiety is the best option,
Symptoms do not come and go like you have said with the pain. I actually experienced similar symptoms as you and turned out to be anxiety.
I don't see a need to test, but if it will ease your mind then test.
It would be too soon to detect herpes and from what you have said I would say anxiety is the best option,
Symptoms do not come and go like you have said with the pain. I actually experienced similar symptoms as you and turned out to be anxiety.
I don't see a need to test, but if it will ease your mind then test.
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