STI or just plain sore?

[worriedguy470]

I have been having receptive anal sex with a guy for a few months now. I am on Prep and we don’t always use a condom. He is very large & thick and it takes time & patience when he tops me. This last time I was fine (just a little sore) for a day or two after and thought I may be finally getting used to his size. On the 4th day I was in pain. It hurt to move my bowels, my anus is swollen and very sore, no bleeding that I’ve noticed and had a couple of days of feeling like I had to go constantly, groin feels sore as well. It looks like most STIs take a few weeks to show symptoms if at all. I am only coming up on a week. I’m due for my 90 day STI/HIV testing in January. Just wondering if I should wait it out or go ahead and test now.

[Life360_Dave]

Sounds like more of an injury  from the act itself, as what your describing doesnot indicate any std. You might want to see a doctor to make sure all is ok inside your rectal area just as a precation.

[worriedguy470]

I’ve been researching & it sounds alot like proctitis cause by trauma. I don’t have all of the symptoms but enough that I’m leaning towards that. I’ll give it a few days and see if my symptoms improve. Thanks for your reply.

[auntiejessi]

It's a few days later now, and I'd agree that there was some kind of injury. If you aren't better now, I hope you get some medical care.

[worriedguy470]

It’s slowly improving. I have ordered an STI testing kit just to rule that out. If after getting those results I am still having issues, I will be getting checked out by my physician.

[auntiejessi]

Ohh no, if you are only slowly improving, you really should get this checked out by a doctor. By waiting for a kit, and then having to send that back in, and then waiting for the results - over the holidays, no less - you might be 2 more weeks before you get results.

Please consider at least going to an urgent care or a Planned Parenthood (they see men) near you.