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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Herpes?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017
Question: I started having sex with a new partner two weeks ago. We got to know each other well before we slept together and She told me she was disease free and on birth control so we did not use a Condem. We have had sex twice and both times were very rough. The first time we both had rug burns on our knees. The second time was at least two and a half hours and we stopped because she was no longer wet and I could feel the friction on my penis. The next morning my penis felt like it had a friction burn, very similar to the rug burns I experienced on my knees the previous week. It was also swollen that first day. The swelling went down but there is a small mark where it hurt the most. There are no fluids coming out or anything typical of herpes sores that I have seen or researched. Could this be due to the rigorous sex or should I be concerned? I do have sensitive skin and have had a similar reaction to master bating. I have been tested for herpes before this new partner and was negative.
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Given the timing you described, and that it has happened to you to some degree after masturbating, it is most likely that the irritation is from friction.

Two and a half hours is a long time for intercourse. Better to spend more of that time in foreplay.

Use a good lubricant such as Astroglide when needed, and if your partner is no longer producing her own lubrication, it is probably time to stop and take a break.

Without seeing the mark you described, I can't say for sure, but I can say that herpes causes blister type lesions, and causes a tingling, burning type of pain.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (12 hours later)
I have attached a picture in hopes it can help you determine. According to her she had no stds, and again i was tested before her and was also clean. It does look similar to something that has happened before i just want to be careful. Thank you so much for your help. There has been no pain when i urinate, and the lesion had never been oozing with anything. This is three days after.
Thabk you again .
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
abrasion

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I looked at the picture and the reddened area does not look like an STI. It does not look like herpes, warts, or a syphillitic lesion. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia do not usually cause skin lesions.

It looks most consistent with an abrasion which you got from friction.

So - continue to let it heal. On the reddest area you can apply a small amount of zinc oxide ointment to help with healing; but if you don't have some easily on hand, don't worry about that, it looks like the the skin is healing ok regardless.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Herpes?

Brief Answer: Information. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Given the timing you described, and that it has happened to you to some degree after masturbating, it is most likely that the irritation is from friction. Two and a half hours is a long time for intercourse. Better to spend more of that time in foreplay. Use a good lubricant such as Astroglide when needed, and if your partner is no longer producing her own lubrication, it is probably time to stop and take a break. Without seeing the mark you described, I can't say for sure, but I can say that herpes causes blister type lesions, and causes a tingling, burning type of pain. I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.