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small red/white bumps near frenulum
Hello. I believe that I have been exposed to the Herpes virus. I had protected sex with my partner and only had sex for about 10 minutes without condom breakage. After this, I received oral sex (without a condom) in which I ejaculated. Two weeks after intercourse, I noticed a couple of tiny bumps on both sides of the frenulum between the glans and foreskin. They are red and, upon closer exmaination, seem to have some whiteness in a couple of them. I have read as much as I can online and have looked at pictures of mild & severe cases. Nothing seems to come close to my bumps except maybe the very early stages of tiny herpes bumps. They are actually very close to the head and I thought that maybe at first they were pearly penile papules. However, I am getting paranoid and would like to make sure that it isn't herpes or anything else contagious. It just seems unusual that these bumps have not changed at all in three weeks. The bumps do not hurt and I have not experienced any pain or discomfort associated with them. Here is my timeline:
Day 14: I first noticed the bumps.
Day 18: I had a fever/sore throat. (Lasted about two days)
Between Day 14 and Day 23, I experienced no significant changes in the bumps. Both groups are somewhat smooth and I see whiteness that seems to be under the skin. I guess I could describe it as an underdeveloped pimple within the skin that can't be popped. Because of the lack of changes, I decided to experiment and prick a couple of them with a needle. No fluid or puss came out. Only blood. The needle only made slight pricks and within a few days the pricks scabbed over and the bumps remained as they looked before.
Day 30: Got a slight cough and sore throat.
It is now Day 35 and nothing has changed. Please remember that I have not experienced any pain or discomfort. According to the symptoms I've researched, the only things I have experienced are the flu-like symptoms and bumps. I have not seen any discharge or puss from the bumps. I've also noted that the area where the bumps are get red only because I've been inspecting them on a constant basis (stretching the skin, feeling them, etc.). I understand that herpes can differ drastically in many people, but I'm just not sure if the bumps I have are normal (they are very tiny and may have been there before) or if they are something else. I'm also not sure if the flu-like symptoms are being caused by these bumps as alot of my friends have recently been sick due to the changing weather. The only thing I can think of that may be causing this is frequent masturbation that is stretching that particular area of skin. I use lotion, but sometimes I feel some friction.
Any feedback would be appreciated and thank you for your time.
Day 14: I first noticed the bumps.
Day 18: I had a fever/sore throat. (Lasted about two days)
Between Day 14 and Day 23, I experienced no significant changes in the bumps. Both groups are somewhat smooth and I see whiteness that seems to be under the skin. I guess I could describe it as an underdeveloped pimple within the skin that can't be popped. Because of the lack of changes, I decided to experiment and prick a couple of them with a needle. No fluid or puss came out. Only blood. The needle only made slight pricks and within a few days the pricks scabbed over and the bumps remained as they looked before.
Day 30: Got a slight cough and sore throat.
It is now Day 35 and nothing has changed. Please remember that I have not experienced any pain or discomfort. According to the symptoms I've researched, the only things I have experienced are the flu-like symptoms and bumps. I have not seen any discharge or puss from the bumps. I've also noted that the area where the bumps are get red only because I've been inspecting them on a constant basis (stretching the skin, feeling them, etc.). I understand that herpes can differ drastically in many people, but I'm just not sure if the bumps I have are normal (they are very tiny and may have been there before) or if they are something else. I'm also not sure if the flu-like symptoms are being caused by these bumps as alot of my friends have recently been sick due to the changing weather. The only thing I can think of that may be causing this is frequent masturbation that is stretching that particular area of skin. I use lotion, but sometimes I feel some friction.
Any feedback would be appreciated and thank you for your time.
I was just perusing the internet for answers and found your post. It is identical, I too noticed what I believe to be the same bumps as yours in mid to late november and soon after came down with a cough and was sick for about two days. Tell me, since it has been a year since your post did you find out what these were and if so is there a treatment or cure? Thanks,
D-man
D-man
"It is now Day 35 and nothing has changed..."
Chances are it is just some sebaceous material and nothing to worry about. Your flu like symtoms and sore throat may be nothing as it is the beginning of cold season and you've put yourself under some stress worrying about herpes (we all know what it's like).
Best advice - go to your doctor or STI clinic and get the area swabbed. If possible ask for a PCR rather than a culture as it's more accurate (although more expensive). Although after 30 days it may be too late as the active virus, if there's any at all, may be gone.
Alternatively you can wait for three more months and get a blood test for HSV antibodies.
Waiting was the worst thing you could've done. The folks at the STI clinics are there to help, nonjudgemental and have seen it all before. They are very good at the what they do. My only advice is to ensure they swab the area and test it. HPV can take a variety of forms and cannot be diagonsed on sight alone.
Chances are it is just some sebaceous material and nothing to worry about. Your flu like symtoms and sore throat may be nothing as it is the beginning of cold season and you've put yourself under some stress worrying about herpes (we all know what it's like).
Best advice - go to your doctor or STI clinic and get the area swabbed. If possible ask for a PCR rather than a culture as it's more accurate (although more expensive). Although after 30 days it may be too late as the active virus, if there's any at all, may be gone.
Alternatively you can wait for three more months and get a blood test for HSV antibodies.
Waiting was the worst thing you could've done. The folks at the STI clinics are there to help, nonjudgemental and have seen it all before. They are very good at the what they do. My only advice is to ensure they swab the area and test it. HPV can take a variety of forms and cannot be diagonsed on sight alone.
odds are this isn't herpes going on. going to be seen and getting them looked at is the best course of action. sounds more like irritation or even a fungal infection going on more than anything to be honest..
no more sticking needles in these!
do you use a sex lube or hand lotion when you masturbate?
grace
no more sticking needles in these!
do you use a sex lube or hand lotion when you masturbate?
grace
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