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Friction burn type feeling
Hey all, this is a follow on type question - Ill make some bullet points...
- Met up with a girl 17 days ago (I work with her so I know her).
- Had unprotected sex for a little while (10 mins max maybe).
- Got paranoid and I suffer for health related anxiety so ordered an STI test (UK).
- Whilst waited I asked her AGAIN about her status and she said she was good to go. I asked when her last unprotected was and she said 2 weeks minimum prior to us with a regular partner. Before that it is normally with a condom.
- I asked her if she could do a test and she ordered a chlamydia & gonorrhoea test which came back negative (No reason she would lie or do the test wrong).
So now im here. Obviously if she does not have chlamydia or gonorrhoea, then nor do I, correct? Since her negative test my anxiety symptoms have eased but I have started feeling a friction burn type feeling on the UNDERSIDE of my foreskin - not the penis head itself, and the feeling stems down to the start of the ballsack.
I don't think this to be related in any way to an STI. Theres no redness or marks (I thought there its a red line on the perineum type line but that may be normal and just me looking). It only started yesterday which is 16 days post exposure. I have had feelings around the pubic area like this but thought it could be where I shaved and the hair getting itchy, but I dont shave on this spot!
I have a test with me but im waiting for 4 weeks to do the HIV test which I know from this forum is unlikely to be positive.
Could this feeling be related to an STI or just a random area of hypersensitivity?
- Met up with a girl 17 days ago (I work with her so I know her).
- Had unprotected sex for a little while (10 mins max maybe).
- Got paranoid and I suffer for health related anxiety so ordered an STI test (UK).
- Whilst waited I asked her AGAIN about her status and she said she was good to go. I asked when her last unprotected was and she said 2 weeks minimum prior to us with a regular partner. Before that it is normally with a condom.
- I asked her if she could do a test and she ordered a chlamydia & gonorrhoea test which came back negative (No reason she would lie or do the test wrong).
So now im here. Obviously if she does not have chlamydia or gonorrhoea, then nor do I, correct? Since her negative test my anxiety symptoms have eased but I have started feeling a friction burn type feeling on the UNDERSIDE of my foreskin - not the penis head itself, and the feeling stems down to the start of the ballsack.
I don't think this to be related in any way to an STI. Theres no redness or marks (I thought there its a red line on the perineum type line but that may be normal and just me looking). It only started yesterday which is 16 days post exposure. I have had feelings around the pubic area like this but thought it could be where I shaved and the hair getting itchy, but I dont shave on this spot!
I have a test with me but im waiting for 4 weeks to do the HIV test which I know from this forum is unlikely to be positive.
Could this feeling be related to an STI or just a random area of hypersensitivity?
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So I wonder with your serious health anxiety, why you have unprotected sex at all. Just something to think about, and talk to your therapist about. (If you don't have a therapist, you should really consider getting one. I say that with kindness, not criticism. You deserve to find relief.)
If she doesn't have gonorrhea or chlamydia, you can't get it from her. Think of it like a cold or covid - you can't get it from someone who doesn't have it, right?
I'd wonder if this is a hyperawareness, not just hypersensitivity. Since you have probably been checking, and looking, and worrying, you are probably aware of every feeling and twinge.
This is not a typical symptom of an STD. Have you been wearing underwear that chafes or is tighter than normal or anything? I'd think that would cause this more than an STD would.
If she doesn't have gonorrhea or chlamydia, you can't get it from her. Think of it like a cold or covid - you can't get it from someone who doesn't have it, right?
I'd wonder if this is a hyperawareness, not just hypersensitivity. Since you have probably been checking, and looking, and worrying, you are probably aware of every feeling and twinge.
This is not a typical symptom of an STD. Have you been wearing underwear that chafes or is tighter than normal or anything? I'd think that would cause this more than an STD would.
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Hey AJ, thanks for the reply.
I have been looking at counsellors for my anxiety :)
It could be hyperawareness - like I said ive only just noticed it and since the girl sent me a pic of her results the initial symptoms went away!
Ive been wearing the same underwear I usually do!!!
Do you think its worth me doing the STI test tomorrow instead of waiting? The test is for Chlamydia, gono, HIV and Syph. It will be 18 days post exposure tomorrow.
I have been looking at counsellors for my anxiety :)
It could be hyperawareness - like I said ive only just noticed it and since the girl sent me a pic of her results the initial symptoms went away!
Ive been wearing the same underwear I usually do!!!
Do you think its worth me doing the STI test tomorrow instead of waiting? The test is for Chlamydia, gono, HIV and Syph. It will be 18 days post exposure tomorrow.
At 18 days, your gono and chlamydia tests will be accurate (though you don't need them).
Your syph test will be accurate at 6 weeks, and HIV at 28 days, as long as it's a 4th gen DUO test. I'd be surprised it any of them are positive.
Your syph test will be accurate at 6 weeks, and HIV at 28 days, as long as it's a 4th gen DUO test. I'd be surprised it any of them are positive.
Just an update:
I had a test kit ordered from when I first made the post so I did it on the 18th day post exposure and as expected all is negative. I understand HIV and Syph is outside the window period but looking at statistics im not worried about those. I will get another test at 6 weeks or after just to close the case as it were but understand is unlikely!
Thank you
I had a test kit ordered from when I first made the post so I did it on the 18th day post exposure and as expected all is negative. I understand HIV and Syph is outside the window period but looking at statistics im not worried about those. I will get another test at 6 weeks or after just to close the case as it were but understand is unlikely!
Thank you
As a side note I did a urine dipstick today as I had blood in my urine a little while ago and was put on antibiotics for a UTI. The dipstick today came up with +1 protein but no other markers came up. I did this first thing this morning. Is that normal or could it be related?
+1 isn't that high, and can happen with stress, just after exercise, dehydration, another illness, a UTI, etc. It can also be temporary. With no other markers, I wouldn't worry unless it increases or it lingers for several days. Increase your water intake for a few days, and see if that helps.
By now, you've had loads of time to find a counselor and set up an appointment, right? You're putting a lot of time and effort into testing, which is your physical health, but it also feeds your anxiety. Put that same effort into your mental health. It's just as important. :)
By now, you've had loads of time to find a counselor and set up an appointment, right? You're putting a lot of time and effort into testing, which is your physical health, but it also feeds your anxiety. Put that same effort into your mental health. It's just as important. :)
I have a telephone consultation in about 2 weeks with a counsellor to talk about my anxiety issues :-)
Just a side note and prob my last questions - should I be concerned about Trich or Microplasma? And do you think its safe to resume with my regular partner?
Just a side note and prob my last questions - should I be concerned about Trich or Microplasma? And do you think its safe to resume with my regular partner?
Congrats on setting up the counseling appt. :)
I wouldn't worry about trich. Mycoplasma, maybe, but unlikely. What antibiotic did you get for your UTI? That may have cured it if you had it.
I can't tell you if it's safe to resume sex with your regular partner. It probably is, but you had unprotected sex with someone else. Without knowing about the antibiotics and mycoplasma, I can't say that for sure. Does your regular partner know that you have other partners? Are they aware there might be a risk?
I wouldn't worry about trich. Mycoplasma, maybe, but unlikely. What antibiotic did you get for your UTI? That may have cured it if you had it.
I can't tell you if it's safe to resume sex with your regular partner. It probably is, but you had unprotected sex with someone else. Without knowing about the antibiotics and mycoplasma, I can't say that for sure. Does your regular partner know that you have other partners? Are they aware there might be a risk?
Heya, the abx I was on was Nitrofurantoin.
To be honest most of my symptoms have changed other than the "weird" feeling which I have had in the past which was induced by anxiety!
I phoned the local GUM clinic and they said trich is rare in my area. Forgot to ask about Mycoplasma. Regular partner does not know as it was a mistake following drinking and arguing :(
To be honest most of my symptoms have changed other than the "weird" feeling which I have had in the past which was induced by anxiety!
I phoned the local GUM clinic and they said trich is rare in my area. Forgot to ask about Mycoplasma. Regular partner does not know as it was a mistake following drinking and arguing :(
Yeah, trich isn't that common. I'd bet your GUM clinic doesn't test for mycoplasma, though they might. You don't have any signs or symptoms of it - no WBC in your urine, even. I wouldn't be overly worried about it. Ask the GUM clinic about prevalence, though.
Definitely talk to a counselor. I don't know if drinking is an issue for you, or lack of coping skills, but you need something in place so that you don't keep doing this. It's not good for your anxiety. No judgement - just self-care.
Definitely talk to a counselor. I don't know if drinking is an issue for you, or lack of coping skills, but you need something in place so that you don't keep doing this. It's not good for your anxiety. No judgement - just self-care.
I stopped drinking 2 weeks ago!
I tried to phone the GUM clinic today but they were closed for training! I looked online and see that 1 out of 100 people will have MG (1%) and looking at symptoms it is unlikely!
I tried to phone the GUM clinic today but they were closed for training! I looked online and see that 1 out of 100 people will have MG (1%) and looking at symptoms it is unlikely!
Good for you for not drinking anymore. That's a great choice. Talk to your counselor about it, though. If you were using it as a coping skill, you will need to find something to replace it.
So chances are very low that you have MG. I think you can move on from the STD part of this now, right? Focus on your mental health. :)
So chances are very low that you have MG. I think you can move on from the STD part of this now, right? Focus on your mental health. :)
Just phoned the GU clinic today..
Me - "Hi there, just want to know how common Mycoplasma is around *my area*"
GUM - "It's not that common, we do see it but not often"
Me - "So it would be unlikely for me to have it?"
GUM - "It is very rare, yeah"
So thats good! I do have prostitus which gets worse with stress and anxiety so I need to learn how to relax. Ill have a chat with my counsellor about it and get some coping mechanisms.
(Posted in the wrong box before)
Me - "Hi there, just want to know how common Mycoplasma is around *my area*"
GUM - "It's not that common, we do see it but not often"
Me - "So it would be unlikely for me to have it?"
GUM - "It is very rare, yeah"
So thats good! I do have prostitus which gets worse with stress and anxiety so I need to learn how to relax. Ill have a chat with my counsellor about it and get some coping mechanisms.
(Posted in the wrong box before)
Grr keep typing in the wrong box!
Just to add - lastly - the only "symptom" I have is a dull ache (intermittent sometimes) on the base of my penis. Does that sound like anything in particular?
Just to add - lastly - the only "symptom" I have is a dull ache (intermittent sometimes) on the base of my penis. Does that sound like anything in particular?
There is no "wrong box" - you can put it in either, and I'll see it. Keeping it to one thread, like you are, is way more important for me. :)
An intermittent ache at the base of your penis sounds like either prostatitis or anxiety. It's not an STD symptom.
One thing that a lot of men says aggravates their prostatitis is caffeine and to a lesser degree, but still does, alcohol. Caffeine is by far the bigger irritant. If you drink a lot of caffeine, cut way back on that and see if that helps.
An intermittent ache at the base of your penis sounds like either prostatitis or anxiety. It's not an STD symptom.
One thing that a lot of men says aggravates their prostatitis is caffeine and to a lesser degree, but still does, alcohol. Caffeine is by far the bigger irritant. If you drink a lot of caffeine, cut way back on that and see if that helps.
Ok cool, ill cut caffine out today and see what happens!
If it WASNT intermittent, could that still be an STI symptom or not?
If it WASNT intermittent, could that still be an STI symptom or not?
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