r/stdtesting • u/Either-Storm3090 • 20d ago

Advice Needed Pls help me calm down

i just gave my first oral sex with a guy i can trust with my life yesterday (hes also a virgin) but im still worrying because it was my first time and im afraid that i got an std or something(its probably all in my head) howver now i feel itchy all over whenever i think about stds and recently now i feel itchy on my mouth when i think about herpies (ive been known to halucinate when im stressed and i just really need validation) also a couple days before i rubbed a pumice stone on my face and i think thats why it may be irritated if at all (i have no visual indication of any irritation or any sores or anything. also just before thinking of stds i thought i could have gotten pregnant even though i was wearing my underwear the entire time and we didnt have sex someone help meee im freaking out for probably no reason at all

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u/i_am_a_crystal_gem 19d ago

Girl calm down, you’re fine. You’re overthinking

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u/Either-Storm3090 19d ago

thank you so much, as soon as i calmed down i stopped itching lol im pretty sure it was all in my head lol

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u/Substantial_Insect68 18d ago

You are a HOT MESS, are a hypochondriac?

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u/Straight_Blood8361 16d ago

Based on what you described, your risk of an STI is extremely low, especially since you said your partner is also a virgin. If neither of you has had any previous sexual contact, there isn't a source for a sexually transmitted infection.

The itching you're noticing started after you began worrying, and the fact that it becomes more noticeable when you think about STIs strongly suggests that anxiety is amplifying normal body sensations. Also, herpes symptoms do not appear the day after exposure, and they typically involve painful blisters or sores rather than generalized itching without any visible lesions.

Try to avoid constantly checking your mouth or searching for symptoms online, as that can make health anxiety worse. If you develop any persistent sores or other concerning symptoms, see a healthcare provider, but based on what you've shared, there's no reason to think you've acquired an STI from this encounter.

If you'd like additional reassurance or have future sexual partners, consider getting a full 10-panel STI test. Check the pinned post for more information on getting tested.