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hsv2 or something els?
So about three months ago I had an encounter where I received oral sex from a female of unknown status. I didn't see any noticable sores or anything like that. I have since been tested at 11 weeks and was negative for everything except hsv1 (I dididn't need a test to know I had that already). From what I read here on the forums my real risk would have been hsv1 and not really hsv2 as its rare but seeing how I already have hsv1 that "should" be a non issue. So know you know a little about me and the possible exsposure go to today. I noticed three faint red spots. One on the head and two on the shaft. They are pretty light in color and kinda hard to see but they are there. They don't burn itch or anything along those lines. Would that be the case if it were an outbreak? Also if you feel its not givin the surcomstances and me testing negative at 11 weeks can I go ahead and leave this behind me?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
People do have outbreaks of herpes in the pubic hair, if that is what you are asking. Again, I don't believe that this particular situation puts you at risk of acquiring HSV 2 infection through this sexual contact.
This is my final post on this thread.
Terri
This is my final post on this thread.
Terri
That would be for a first outbreak if it makes a difference.
Is it common to have an outbreak in a hair bairing area? I have read that its rare to have a out break anywhere that has hair as the virus doesn't like that (including the base where hair grows) and is most common around the head and foreskin area?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I'm not concerned about your spots.
Terri
Terri
Well I've had some aching in a butt cheek here and there for a couple weeks off and on. Mostley seams like when I'm sitting. But I just got put on citalopram about 3 weeks ago and a common side affect is aching legs. So I kinda write that off... the red spots went away after I put lotion on them and were only present for a day or two. If you say I can write it off thats what I will do.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Those symptoms that you describe can be associated with herpes, but often they are not. Herpes symptoms are not constant, they are intermittent.
Terri
Terri
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Your risk in this situation was HSV 1, not HSV 2, which you already state you have. The chances that you would acquire HSV 2 from someone's mouth at a one time exposure is just incredibly small. Yes, I would take the results at 11 weeks and believe them, given your specific concern about acquiring genital herpes from receiving oral sex, knowing you already have HSV 1 infection.
Terri
Terri
And also if I was having an out break. Would any pains in the legs butt, burning itching or tingling in the genitals. That would all be a constant thing? Just trying to better educate myself so I'm not freaking out over nothing.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
