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Possible exposure?

I wanted to know if this was a possible exposure. I been single since feb. I had a new Sexual encounter by someone who I’ve been talking to for a while May 28. It was protected but the condom broke. A week later I had a little itching on the outer skin, like between my leg and thigh or I’ll say the outer area between my private parts and thigh. Nothing vigorous, just a slight itch. Me and that partner went and got tested for stds but not herpes But everything came up negative. I end up having BV and got treated. So it’s been a month now. I have to add this in there because it plays a part. I shave very bad. At all angles in and out my vagina well not inside but all around it and even by the anus. So I stopped because I knew I was cutting myself. But for the past week 1/2 I’ve stopped or not near my vagina. So to yesterday, I woke and peed everything was fine. About an hour later I took a shower. Then when I peed, the pee touched my skin and it stung my vagina lip area a little by side of my anus, I freaked out. I did a self checkout and I do not see any cuts, sores, lesions, bruises, outbreak, blisters or anything. I haven’t been feeling sick. Well I just got over coronavirus. But the only other thing is doing number 2 here and there. The last time I had a HSV2 IGG test was in 2017 and it was negative. I been having high anxiety Over this and crying and can’t think straight. I stopped shaving because I knew I was cutting myself. But it’s been a week or so now since I shaved. So when it stung I was confused. And no my pee is it hurting or burning. It stung when the pee touched my skin. I literally checked with a flashlight to see if I could see anything, and I literally see nothing. So where am I feeling this at?? Does this sound like classic symptoms? Am I over reacting?? Should I be worried??? My area is not even red, burning nothing. I’m so confused and scared.
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My test came back negative. <.90 .... I’m so relieved at 9 weeks post exposure. Thank you so much again.
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Sorry post possible exposure
He also tested negative.
Congrats!!

I'm very happy to hear this. This must be a relief, and I hope it brings you peace.

We're here if you need us. :)
He did say that he remembers getting cold sore when he was younger so that pretty much understood. But another question. Does HSV1 present in a circle, like a forming circle. My friend said she was stressed, then her mouth started hurting, and she saw small circle raised on her outer lip, right by the corner. She watched it for a few days, but it just starting itching.then the circle went down.  She said then her vermillion border was itching. She took some aclyvoir (that she got from a friend) 1 a day, just to see if it would do anything, and she said it didn’t, cause her lip still itches a bit. But she said her lip just felt bare or open, but no visible sores. He lip just ended up chapping over. But she still scratches it. She uses a lot of tea tree oil on her lips and face. She said she knowS majority of the population has HSV1. But she said she’s confused about her lip since she’s never had an actual sore. I told her this group was a good help so I’d ask.
She said the pump started on the left part of her lip she just saw the outer order of the circle/bump. Then itching was on the top vermillion border. Then both sides of edge of the lip She felt it. Then later the whole lip just itches. It stopped a week later.
It could be herpes, but 1 a day acyclovir probably wouldn't do much, but it depends on the strength of the pill and how long she took it.

Lots of things could cause something like this - hsv1 is certainly one, an allergy is another, cheilitis, a burn (from food, a cigarette, vaping, etc.), a fungal infection, the list is long and varied.

Without seeing a doctor, she won't know. She can get a blood test, but as you know, it can take time for antibodies to show up. I wouldn't overly worry about it unless it happens again.
1 pill 400 for 4 days. 1 of the days she took it twice. But 1 a day after that. Then Tylenol
Well, the dose of acyclovir would depend on if this is a new infection or a recurrence, but the recommended dosing is:

Acyclovir 400 mg orally three times a day for 5 days
OR
Acyclovir 800 mg orally twice a day for 5 days
OR
Acyclovir 800 mg orally three times a day for 2 days

This is for a recurrence.

At the dose she took, it wouldn't do much of anything. Of course, if it was a cold sore recurrence, it would have healed in about that time anyway, so that doesn't help determine much. A burn would have healed in that time, too, as would a bunch of other things.
She said she’s never physically had a cold sore. But her lipped has itched before. And She never took  medicine before. It would usually stop itching in 2-3 days. This was just the first time she saw what looked like a small raised bump. But then it went down in like 2 days. And just the itching. Then she said the itching comes and goes.
Then when it does itch it’s never in a localized area.
A red raised bump with no blistering isn't likely to be a herpes sore. I don't know what it is - I can't see it, and I'm not a doctor who can diagnose it. It could be an allergic reaction to something with all the itching, a pimple, dermatitis, a fungal infection, or something else. Next time it happens, if it happens, she should let her doctor see it.

If it's a new herpes infection, it wouldn't heal that quickly, either, even with the meds.

Just remember that not everything is herpes. There are many, many other things that cause symptoms on the lips.
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Okay, so let me be sure I understand all this.

You shave the area a LOT, but stopped in the last week, because you were cutting yourself.

You were recently diagnosed with and treated for BV. How were you treated? Did you complete the treatment?

You had a sexual encounter May 28 where the condom broke. How did you realize that happened? How long was it unprotected? Do you know?

You also just got over covid. (Lord, you've been through it.)

Two days ago, when you peed, it burned a little on the outside, but you looked, and saw nothing. You tossed some alcohol on the area, and that didn't hurt, and now it's all fine.

I wonder if maybe you were just a little dehydrated and the acid in your urine just hit a little irritated spot on your skin.

I wouldn't try the alcohol trick again - that's really drying, and may cause more irritation.

Have you considered waxing? You seem to have a strong desire to not have pubic hair, and since you're cutting yourself, why not try waxing? Find a licensed or certified esthetician (requirements vary by location). Research places near you.

It doesn't sound like herpes at all. Only a blood test can tell you for sure, of course. Make sure it's a type specific IgG blood test. If you're in a high covid area, and things are shut down, or are shutting down again, I see no reason for you to run out and get this done. I think the chances of you having it are slim.



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I’m sorry I’m trying not to laugh I feel better now. Yes they condom broke, i pulled away as soon as I felt it break not even a second or two.

I threw the alcohol on my vagina area to see if I could find a spot of irritation. And it didn’t work cause the whole area got irritated. Now when I dried it I found it. But I was a nick and dry in a Wrinkly area of my va ga ga. By the opening..... yes I do shave right by the opening so I can see why I nick it.

The doctor gave metronidazole 7 day treatment everything was fine after that. But at the same time I was using summers eve Scented every day I take a bath for more then 30 days straight. I shave in no direction and I take the hair off from From the front to the back. I mean in places you wouldn’t even think to put a razor. I did remember I shaved on Tuesday or Wednesday. I never tried the wax thing i think I’m scared of it.

So the area that it stung was my lips and the opening the first day i cleaned it and peed on it. The second day the lips didn’t hurt at all. Then the third day i Could feel something but not like when It first happened it felt like it was hurting cause it rubbing against my panties or pad. Then today i didn’t feel anything at all. I think I’m putting myself in a paranoid state. This all started Friday morning. And today Monday I don’t feel anything at all whatsoever. Yes I was diagnosed with corona virus June 13. In just now getting over it.  
It also did bother me when it was dry, so you right about the alcohol thing. Because I couldn’t see anything I just put neosporin/Carmax on the area. And to top it all off, I was just getting over my period m. It was the last days.
Oh hon, why are you putting so many things on your vagina? Be kind to yourself.

Carmax for sure isn't meant for the genitals, and really, neither is neosporin. I think you are getting a bit paranoid about all this. Is it possible for you to just let things be for a few days and see what happens?

Also, Summers Eve Scented anything may be the most evil thing you can use on yourself. Your vagina doesn't need to smell like a delicate blossom or lavender or an island splash. Washes and wipes and sprays upset the very delicate balance of the vagina which is what causes yeast and BV to happen.

Think of the vagina as a self-cleaning oven. It's not a dirty place. There are naturally occurring flora and fauna, or good and bad bacteria, that keep it all healthy. Using all these washes and things upset the balance of that. Don't ever douche unless directed to by a doctor.

All you need to do is use a washcloth on the outer parts and gently wipe it clean. Don't need any soap or cleansers, but if you feel you do, use a very gentle one, like Dove for Sensitive Skin or Ivory. No perfumes, dyes, scents, etc.

It may take some time for pretty much everything in your body now to get back to normal. Rest, hydrate and eat good foods. You've been through a lot, so treat yourself well and kindly. :)
Thank you so much. I really really appreciate it. I’m glad you are here to help.
You're welcome. :)
Hi so I went and got an IGG hsv-2 test. I’m waiting on the results now. Have high anxiety. But my question is what is the risk Of transmission if a condom breaks? And you pull apart immediately. Idk if there was pre-Ejaculation or not but I suspect a little. The guy got tested with me. So I was happy about that. But he told me that a long time ago he had protected sex with a female. Then after a while he tried again and she said no because she had hSV. But he said he never got tested because the doctor told him not too cause he had no symptoms and it’s been 3-6 years now. When I talk to the representatives at the doctor, she told me that IF he has HSV and it is in his blood stream then thats it. It’s there. And anytime he has sex without a condom it’ll pass, and she said if he has it, it doesn’t matter if he isn’t viral shedding or is, itll still get transferred. She confused me on so many levels and scared me. So I’m just praying and hoping for the best.
Herpes isn't spread by fluids, it's spread by direct skin to skin contact. It doesn't matter if there was any pre-ejaculate fluid or not.

I'm happy to hear he got tested with you. That's a good guy. :)

Herpes isn't in the blood stream, it's in nerve cells. It also doesn't shed every day, and it has to be shedding or he has to have an outbreak in order to transmit. (Who the hell is this person - she works at a doctor's office? She's terribly misinformed.)

It doesn't transmit every time someone has sex.

We know this:

Shedding rates: (and you can find all this in the herpes handbook - https://westoverheights.com/herpes/the-updated-herpes-handbook/)

HSV 2 genital 15-30% of days evaluated

HSV 1 genital 3-5% of days evaluated
  
HSV 1 oral 25% of days evaluated

HSV 2 oral 1% of days evaluated


The transmission rates for hsv2, male to female, over the course of a year, assuming sex 2-3 times a week:

Only avoiding sex during an outbreak - 8-10%

Adding condoms OR daily suppression - 4-5%

Adding condoms AND daily suppression - 2-3%

So no, it doesn't transmit every time. I was in a relationship with a man who has hsv2 for about 5 years before I got it from him, and we were careless. So it's quite possible to be in a relationship with someone who has it and never transmit it.

Basically, ignore everything she told you.
Thank you so much. She was the representative for the Third party collection company at Stdcheck.com .She scared me like crazy. It was so bad I had to get my doctor to prescribe me anxiety pills. I also talk to another doctor and he told me what you just said. I just don’t understand why they let them talk to customers.
So a billing agent who doesn't even work for the company told you all this crap? That's insane and unethical. That's the craziest collection agency story ever. She works in debt collection, not a medical field. She knows NOTHING. She's trying to get you to pay a bill, that's all. I would call up STDCheck so fast and report that, and report them to your Attorney General, too. SO illegal.

So, so illegal it is making me so mad and I can't say the words I want to say.

I'm so sorry that happened to you. She was wrong with everything she said, and was evil and just doing it to collect a debt. It has no basis in truth. Hugs to you. <3
I had actually called them to talk to them and that how she responded when I was trying to ease myself. But Thank you. You heaven sent. I’m sorry I always write on here to you but you really do bring peace to me and a lot of people here. It’s truly appreciated.
I'm happy to help. :) I hope I've given you some peace of mind.
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Another update. It doesn’t hurt on my private lips anymore. I threw alcohol on the the whole area just to see if I could feel any pain anywhere or find a specific spot. I did but I cannot still see anything. But the alcohol did hurt, even by the other opening. Which I shave all that. I’m probably not ever going to shave again. I was told if you don’t go against the grain of the hair you could cut yourself and I don’t ever dm go against it
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Ok I don’t feel anything at all now, This is weird.
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I mean my pee is not hurting or burning when it comes out. And it doesn’t do it everytime I do pee.
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