NGU, HSV and anxiety after sex with escort

[crestfallen88]

Let me start off by saying I hate myself for what I have done. but here goes. I had protected oral and vaginal sex with an escort on the 11th. 3 days later I began to experience a painful sensation in my urethra and the tip of my penis. I was very scared of the possibility of contracting HPV and HSV. I went to the GUM clinic and they told me that I am just anxious, so they done a swab and a blood test, and told me nothing is the problem.

But the problem persisted, I continued to feel pain at the tip of my penis, burning during urination, and an urge to urinate, so I went again today, and they told me that I had NGU. So they gave me doxycycline to take, and told me if it doesn't clear up within 2-3 weeks to come back, because it might be caused by the herpes virus.

I am very worried and scared, I can't eat and I can't sleep because of how much I think about the issue. I worry about genital warts and herpes popping up. I hope the doxycyline clears things up, but if it doesn't I will be even more anxious. I asked the escort in question if she had been vaccinated for HPV and she said yes, and then I asked her if she had ever had herpes and other STDs and she said she was clean, this comforted me slightly but I don't trust her tbh.

I don't know what to do..... Do you think it is possible that HSV can cause these symptoms? I haven't had skin lesions.

[feelingundone]

Did you experience any discharge? I was tested for for everything through a urine test and all was neg and no discharge or anything. I did have pain and sensitivity at the tip and opening of my penis for awhile. Again fir me everything seemed to calm down when my mind did. I agree with the fact of wearing a condom should really squash the idea of anything going in through the tip of the penis. Also herpes wont torchure you for lengths of time without presenting itself. I know how you feel believe me and the fact that a sex worker is involved always makes it worse in our minds. When in reality the fact that they use condoms for damn near everthing they are a safer bet than that drunk girl at the bar. It has taken me 3 months to start to believe there is no chance of herpes from my moment of shame. Life360 has educated me on the odds and the fact of no outbreak. I truely wish you the best of luck!!! But please as hard as it is try to give your mind a break. You are in a good place for real facts and indo. One more thing. I agree on finding another Dr. Or atleast just use him to get the tests you want. Again best of luck and I am sure you will be fine.

[crestfallen88]

Thank you so much for your words of reassurance.

The thing is the doctor actually told me I have NGU. And my penis hurts most of the time, I am in pain.

I really hope you are right, and that it is nothing serious.

[feelingundone]

I had the same symptoms. As soon as I chilled out they went away. I had the sane urge to urinate. Why? Because thats the time I would inspect myself so it was always on my mind. Red itchy scrotum was from ne always touching and pulling it up to visually take a look. As soon as I stopped this it subsided In a few days. Us guys have a lot of things going on down there that are normal and we don't even really notice until we become hyper aware due to a scare or an act we are ashamed of. Take it easy on yourself in both ways. Your human and listen to life360. He has helped me out big time. Again your stress is your worst enemy. I know from experience. Every pimple, itchy spot, eye irritation or unexplained pain was HSV. Breathe easy brother I know your ok

[Life360_Dave]

Yes, all data shows that herpes first time outbreaks at point of contact. But those with long time herpes could have an outbreak anywhere in the boxer short area.

[crestfallen88]

I had no idea that first time outbreaks only occur at point of contact... I thought they could occur almost anywhere once they get in. The is a very good argument against the idea of urethral herpetic lesion. Is there data or studies to confirm herpes behaves like this?

She did use lube, condoms, and I rubbed my penis with an antiseptic wipe following the exposure. But it baffles me that it took 2days for the irritation to surface, surely the NGU should have started the following day. And this irritation has been going on for 5 days now surely it should have cleared up if it was merely a allergy.

It should be noted that I hardly experienced any discharge. Maybe a little clear discharge a few times, but it was very little.

Again thank you so much for all the info you have provided. I think I'm getting to the bottom of this.