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herpes scare.
Hello, I have a history of masturbation with olive oil and after every time it makes my penis irritated and itchy. I have had these symptoms every time i masturbate with olive oil. Recently I had one sexual encounter with a co worker who has assured me that she doesn't have any std's but I have noticed that ever since that encounter about two months ago the irritation and itching in my penis has increased. There are no lymph nodes , no sores, no other symptoms except that the penis feels irritated and itchy since last two months, and it did get irritated and itchy even before that but now increased. the itching is more pronounced at night. I had used a condom during this encounter and it may have ruptured and we did not finish the act.There was no oral sex. I have masturbated since that time but used ky jelly. Apparantly the itching is even more pronounced after an act of masturbation and is around the the whole radius of penis shaft near the head. Even now after so much time my penis seems to be irritated and itchy but I have masturbated on a weekly basis. I am worried if I contracted herpes and having atypical symptoms or something. I have never had any sores or pain or any other symptoms and I look real closely since i am petrified of herpes. Please help me understand what this is.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
"would penile itching on and off on a daily basis for two months plus without any lesions or sores or outbreak be due to herpes?"
No, definitely not. Herpes doesn't cause itching or irritation feelings without visible blisters or open sores; and herpes outbreaks never last more than 7-10 days at a time.
"why does it always happen to be more pronounced after masturbation or sex?"
I already gave you a possible explanation; re-read my reply above.
No, definitely not. Herpes doesn't cause itching or irritation feelings without visible blisters or open sores; and herpes outbreaks never last more than 7-10 days at a time.
"why does it always happen to be more pronounced after masturbation or sex?"
I already gave you a possible explanation; re-read my reply above.
Hello Dr, there is actually no rash but that the penis seems irritated and itchy. I am not sure about the condom since I was intoxicated, however the irritation and itching is always prnounced after an act of masturbation. I know I am probably being over anxious abut my exposure but would penile itching on and off on a daily basis for two months plus without any lesions or sores or outbreak be due to herpes. Also, why does it always happen to be more pronounced after masturbation or sex? Please advise.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum.
There isn't anything at all in your symptoms that suggests genital herpes. It seems to me the explanation is obvious, i.e. some sort of irritation (allergy?) from olive oil. I would suggest you stop using it as a genital lubricant.
Having had condom-protected sex with a partner at apparent low risk for STD doesn't change my opinion about this. And it seems the condom remained intact; i's pretty much impossible for a condom to rupture and not be noticed. So all things considered, that was a very low risk sexual exposure.
If the rash persists or keeps returning after you cease using olive oil, you should see a health care provider (perhaps a dermatologist). You may have some sort of underlying dermatologic problem that is being exacerbabed by olive oil and/or the physical stimulation with masturbation. The vast majority of penile skin dermatology problems are not STDs. In any case, you should drop all concern about herpes. For sure that's not the problem.
Let me know how things turn out after you have been professionally evaluated. Best regards-- HHH, MD
There isn't anything at all in your symptoms that suggests genital herpes. It seems to me the explanation is obvious, i.e. some sort of irritation (allergy?) from olive oil. I would suggest you stop using it as a genital lubricant.
Having had condom-protected sex with a partner at apparent low risk for STD doesn't change my opinion about this. And it seems the condom remained intact; i's pretty much impossible for a condom to rupture and not be noticed. So all things considered, that was a very low risk sexual exposure.
If the rash persists or keeps returning after you cease using olive oil, you should see a health care provider (perhaps a dermatologist). You may have some sort of underlying dermatologic problem that is being exacerbabed by olive oil and/or the physical stimulation with masturbation. The vast majority of penile skin dermatology problems are not STDs. In any case, you should drop all concern about herpes. For sure that's not the problem.
Let me know how things turn out after you have been professionally evaluated. Best regards-- HHH, MD
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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.
