Tender spot in pubic area, scared it may be herpes?

[SmithVlogs]

Last night I noticed a slight irritation in my pubic area (in the hair) and was immediately terrified at the thought of it being herpes.  This morning i shaved over the area to get a better look at it, and there is a bump, about a centimeter in diameter. It only hurts when i touch it, or my boxers rub up against it. I have never had sex, although I have had unprotected oral with my girlfriend, but it has been over 6 months since we started doing that, and we have not done it recently(in at least 3 weeks). I'm scared that this could be herpes.... please help me?

[gracefromHHP]

odds are this isn't herpes going on.  your description doesn't sound like it. also herpes will never go away in a few hours.

[SmithVlogs]

Neither of us have been tested, but neither of us have ever had a cold sore. I know I haven't ever had one. And of the year and a half I've known her, I've never seen her with a cold sore, and she says she has never had one, so that's obviously a good thing, that I should have included! Thanks for your help. Whatever it was, went away within a few hours of my post, so I'm not so nervous anymore. Thank you!

[petal130]

Never shave over existing symptoms, as it may only exacerbate things.

Be seen for a proper exam if you are concerned.

Have either of you been tested to know your herpes status? Have either of you ever had cold sores? No reason for being terrified -  become educated, not fearful. Oral herpes can be spread via oral sex, but usually if involves a classic outbreak of obvious painful lesions at the area of contact (i.e. penis/shaft for a man).

[SmithVlogs]

Oops, i made a mistake.... I meant i noticed a slightly red spot, not bump.