Itching on all body weeks after intercourse

[aspirine999]

Beginning of September, I (M) had an 2 intercourses with a woman I met at a bar.

We used condoms both times (not for oral sex tho).

I shaved my pube a few hours prior to one of the inrercourses

Now, end of October, I am experiencing itching all over the body (mainly head, beard, armpit, pube)

I am getting concerned about possible STDs I may have contracted.
What should I do?

[auntiejessi]

I think you should see a doctor. None of your symptoms sound like an STD, and no STD causes all over body itching.

It's been about 6 weeks now. You can test for syphilis if you want, if it will help put your mind at ease, but I doubt you have that.

This could be anything - an allergy, anxiety, stress, eczema - who knows? Just see your doctor.

[aspirine999]

I read online that HIV starts with a rash and that's why I am concerned. I will probably see a doctor as well.

Here's a picture of my elbow (external) https://ibb.co/mv3r7HH

The rash looks and feel like mosquito bites

[CurfewX]

You didn't have any risk for HIV - protected intercourse isn't a risk, and oral sex isn't a risk.  A rash on your elbow wouldn't be related to HIV anyway, and HIV rashes do not itch.  You should really see a doctor about your rashes, which don't have anything to do with the sexual event you posted about.

[auntiejessi]

Curfew is correct, and if you'd had a risk for HIV, I'd have told you.

As I mentioned, no STD gives you itching all over your body. Your symptoms do not fit any STD.  

[aspirine999]

Thanks for reassuring me. The main source of my concern is that I read a couple of articles stating that condom efficiency in protecting from STDs is MUCH less what believed (due to misuse, sliding etc) and I read that many STDs can start with a rush.
I will visit a doctor. I will buy hiv and syphilis tests (since they are relatively cheap) for my peace of mind.

The only other "event" in my life that could maybe cause rash was a Covid vaccine 2 weeks ago, but I don't think so..

[auntiejessi]

I can't comment on those articles without having read them, but again - no STD, including HIV, gives you those symptoms.

A rash on your elbow is NOT syphilis or HIV. You can test for peace of mind, but definitely show this rash to a doctor. It is something other than an STD or HIV. I don't know if it's from the vaccine - that's something your doctor would have to determine.

[aspirine999]

Sure thing, I will go to a doctor.
As a nite, the picture is from the elbow, but the rash itself is all over my body. It was just the easiest place to take a pic

[auntiejessi]

Get into a doctor promptly. Go to an urgent care if you can. This is NOT an STD or HIV, and you need medical attention.

Let us know what happens.

[AnnieBrooke]

Don't get so hung up on your worries over the STD idea that you blow off the idea that some people get an itchy rash from Covid vaccines, because there really is a rash called "Covid arm." Ask your doctor about that.

[aspirine999]

As a small update, along with the itching (that now is also on chest, arms and legs) I am seeing a rush incoming.

I am very concerned, which std should I test for?