Hi, an update, I’ve been extremely stressed since last week per usual. Today is day 8 since the encounter, I spent the past 8 days under the covers researching everything I can about HSV, my anxiety mixed in me being in a hot climate in my room under the sheets produced a lot heat and sweat and has been that way for about a week.
4 days ago I noticed mild tingling or itching and mild burning in the pubic mount area. Light tingling as well that would come and go in the urethra as well as different areas throughout the genital area. This only gave me more anxiety, I knew that anxiety plays weird games but the anxiety was still there. 3 days ago I had a sore lower back which worried me because I read that as a symptom of an outbreak and it took about 24-48 hours to get rid of. After the first 12 hours my lower back would be sore only if I was thinking about it, I noticed if I was occupied or asleep my back would not hurt at all.
Also 3 days ago I noticed redness on my inner right thigh, next to my testicles. While experiencing itchiness it would be on the pubic mount or left area and occasionally on the right side where the redness is but that’s about it. I would press down or rub the area and there was no pain just mild discomfort after playing with the area, and of course I couldn’t help myself constantly touching the area trying to feel if something is coming. I would check the area very often but it’s 3 days now and no leisons, cuts, bruises, blisters, and no pain at touch.
Since yesterday my anxiety has calmed down and I’ve noticed less random tingling, less mild itching and burning, also my back would not really bother me unless of the occasional mild discomfort here and there (hoping that goes away soon).
I’m not sure what this redness is, it’s weird. The area doesn’t itch and is not painful, only mild discomfort and mild burning after I physically examine the area. All my previous symptoms that I explained poses a concern for herpes but it’s been 4 days and besides the redness there is nothing physically there.
What has been going the past 4 days??
Also, I have spoken to my doctor about my anxiety and fear of this, she recommended help but I can’t afford someone to talk to, and I’ve decided to be done with making any bad decisions going forward to avoid being drowned in stress, anxiety, and paranoia.
Thank you for answering Jessi, I just have a few more concerns. I don’t mean to intrude, I saw the CDC and WHO and other sites state that HSV1 is transmittable through saliva, and that the virus could be found in saliva which causes confusion because on here there are many post stating that hsv1 to genital transmission through saliva alone never happens.
Also, I’m aware that sharing drinks, utensils can put you at risk for hsv1, This confuses me as well because direct skin to skin contact would not have been needed for this.
These are just the few confusions I would love cleared up, since I can’t really put all my trust in online sources because of the conflicting viewpoints. You’re an expert in this forum and would value your opinion on this post. Please and thank you!
P.S: yea I’ve spoken to my doctor about my anxiety of STDs and she emphasized on wearing condoms to reduce risk as well as protecting exposed skin. I try my best, I wear boxers if I feel the encounter is potentially unsafe and XL magnums which still reveal about half an inch to an inch of exposed skin due to my size.
I don't know what you mean by "high risk female", but there is no such thing with hsv1. 67% of the global population under 50 has hsv1, and it makes no difference if she's a virgin or a CSW - the odds of her having it are the same as anyone else.
Have you ever tested for hsv1? The odds are the same for you. The majority of people who have it never get symptoms. While the blood test misses a full 30% of infections, it's the only way to know if you might have it.
Hsv1 is not spread by saliva but by direct contact. If her lips touched your uncovered skin, there is a chance of transmission. We do not have transmission studies on hsv1, so I can't give you odds.
You seem to have quite a bit of anxiety around sex - pregnancy, STIs. Having encounters with "high risk females" or having unprotected sex, even with girlfriends, certainly won't help that.