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Burning and itchy sensation on inner thigh.
Exactly 1 week ago, I made a poor decision to have sex with a prostitute in Amsterdam (PROTECTED with a Condom) but I was unaware that stds could be transmitted by skin to skin contact. I have been extremely anxious, worrying about this 24/7. I was feeling very weak and feverish immediately after the exposure, some of which could be attributed to traveling, and had no other symptoms… I returned to the USA 5 days ago, still feeling very weak and feverish after being in europe for 30 days… I went to the doctor yesterday, describing my weakness and testicle soreness. He said I was fine and experiencing general traveling stress, along with std anxiety…
Today, while sitting at work, I began to feel a cool burning on my inner thighs. I inspected, and there are still no signs of any redness or sores of any type. A similar burning was felt on the underside of my penile shaft, feels like its at the "Raphe". Both of these seem to be intermittent, and come and go at times. I took off all my clothes if incase it was the rubbing that was bothering, but I noticed that the effects were still there regardless. I am very worried that these are herpes symptoms, as this was the first sexual experience of my life.
Does that sound like a symptom of herpes? or if not what type of std? How much of this can be mental/anxiety based? I am not in pain, and have no visible sores, but I feel the intermittent discomfort that I described. I also did a lot of walking in my 30 days in europe, is it possible the skin is just irritated by the sweat?
Thank you so much.
Today, while sitting at work, I began to feel a cool burning on my inner thighs. I inspected, and there are still no signs of any redness or sores of any type. A similar burning was felt on the underside of my penile shaft, feels like its at the "Raphe". Both of these seem to be intermittent, and come and go at times. I took off all my clothes if incase it was the rubbing that was bothering, but I noticed that the effects were still there regardless. I am very worried that these are herpes symptoms, as this was the first sexual experience of my life.
Does that sound like a symptom of herpes? or if not what type of std? How much of this can be mental/anxiety based? I am not in pain, and have no visible sores, but I feel the intermittent discomfort that I described. I also did a lot of walking in my 30 days in europe, is it possible the skin is just irritated by the sweat?
Thank you so much.
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Hi protected sex is only a risk for herpes and syphilis and low risk at that, I dont think your symptoms are related to herpes as more often are a cluster type blister with clear fluid but if your concerned do get tested esp if you have a long term partner.
Thank you for your opinion. After 1 week, theres no sign of sores at all, I'm keeping a close watch. Luckily I do not have a partner or gf at the moment, or my anxiety would be even worse. I have been reading that it is possible to have hsv2 without the blisters which is why I'm so paranoid, but the internet can pretty much say anything.
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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.
