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I just started having sex with my girlfriend at university and i had some concerns. After sex i found that i would often get red dots around the base of my penis-where there where hairs. These dots disappear after a few days as lng as there has been no sexual contact. At first i dismissed it as a problem with comdoms, often after sex i have a red ring around the base of my penis-sure signs of a tight condom. But the it was once so bad that a sore opened where the dot was. I saw this right away and drew concerned. I was wondering if this might be a sign of herpes? It bothered me though because she is clean and the other partners i have been with were either virgins or were checked before we made love. Is it possible to contract herpes from not having intercourse? I truely appreciate any help you could give on this problem, and though i know it would be easier to go see a doctor, i wanted to make sure i wasn't being paranoid.
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by Sandra L. Caron: ()
You raise a very good question. And it is one that a medical provider can more easily answer with observation. What you describe does not sound like herpes, but it could be, and so, it will be important to have a professional person examine your "dots" and tell you for sure. You suggest that you have experienced redness in the past from the tight fitting condom - so perhaps there is some connection to that. Perhaps your pubic hair is being pulled by the condom? A larger condom may help relieve the tightness.
Another possibility is yeast - your partner could have a slight yeast infection (very common in women) and not realize it - and your rash after sexual contact with her may be the result of this. Either way, I would suggest a visit to a clinic to find out for sure. Best wishes. Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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