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Should I retest?
I had unprotected sex with a girl in late October, unsure of her status but said she was clean. I was tested for all STD's, including herpes at 10 weeks post exposure. I was positive for hsv1 which wasn't a big surprise as I've had cold sores, from what I understand it's insanely common so no big deal. I tested negative for hsv2, and was told I don't have to retest by planned parenthood. However I just recently experienced some dry skin on my shaft and went to a doctor which he confirmed and told me to leave it alone. Anyway still very paranoid, what is the accuracy of negative hsv2 test @ 10 weeks, and known to be 100% negative for hsv2 pre exposure as well?
You do not need to retest. Your negative. The dry skin has nothing to do with hsv.
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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.
