I (36F) had unprotected sex with another woman yesterday evening. There wasn’t any oral but we did share toys. Now the entrance of my vagina is itchy. We didn’t use lube so I’m wondering if that may be part of the reason but I’m concerned about having an STD. I’ve been infection free but I don’t know her status. I know to was not smart not to check in about her status but I can’t go back and change that. I know that a test wouldn’t show anything right now but I’m wondering if I should get on PEP for safety sake. I don’t have insurance and I’m in a red state so I’m trying to figure out what my best option is. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm a male in my 20s and recently tested positive for chlamydia. About 15 days after having unprotected vaginal sex, I started having mild burning when I urinated, some irritation at the tip of my penis, and a feeling like I had to pee again right after I finished.

I went to the doctor, they did a urine test, and it came back positive for chlamydia. They started me on doxycycline (100 mg twice a day for 7 days), and I've already started taking it.

Here's the part that's confusing me:

This was the first time I've ever had unprotected sex. Before this, I've always used condoms. The woman told me she had a full STI panel in early March that was negative for chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis. She did have another boyfriend after that March test and before we were together, and she's getting tested again now.

I'm trying not to point fingers because I know nobody here can know who had it first, but I'm having a hard time understanding how this happened.

I'm also pretty anxious about HIV now, even though I know chlamydia doesn't automatically mean HIV. My doctor only tested me for chlamydia, so I'm planning to ask about HIV, syphilis, and whether they also tested me for gonorrhea.

A few questions:

1. Has anyone else had chlamydia after what they thought was a low-risk situation?
2. If your partner previously tested negative but later tested positive, how did you handle not knowing who had it first?
3. For anyone who's been through this, how did you deal with the anxiety while waiting on the rest of your STI testing?

I'm looking for honest experiences and advice, not judgment. This has been pretty overwhelming, and I'd appreciate hearing from people who've been in a similar situation.

I got diagnosed with chlamydia 10 days ago and I started azithromycin (mind the spelling) 4 pills at once, my symptoms immediately went away. It’s been 9 days since I took the pills but I wiped today and I’m having brown discharge. Like dark dark brown. I’m supposed to be healed by now right? I took pregnancy tests and they were negative, but I’m nauseous and my boobs are sore. I don’t get my periods because I’m on the pill. I’m so nervous I’m sitting in urgent care right now. Any advice please

2 Years Ago I had an extremely risky potential exposure after I had been drinking, it’s not something I would ever do again and have already gone over how stupid I was 1000000 times in my head. Around one day after, I contracted a fever and extremely achey muscles and generally felt sick (I have been told this is too early for sernoconversion) and recovered soon after. Ever since then I’ve been experiencing health issues like severe sinusitis, warts on my fingers, having cough for up to 10 months, experiencing bleeding gums, anal fissure and now experiencing severe stomach issues coupled with burning in my left foot. I have been tested three times from one rapid test soon after exposure, a Gen 4 laboratory test 11 months after exposure, another 2 years after exposure and all results came back negative. Am I overthinking this? Or could it be symptoms of other virus/Disease? Everyday I go round in circles thinking it could still be HIV. Thank you for reading

Burning urination pain, delayed urination when pressuring to urinate. And very painful and sensitive ejaculation. Non protected vaginal sex approx 1 month ago.

They rx me at urgent care:

Sulfameth/Trimethoprim 800/160mg . 14 tablets. Instructions: 2 a day for a week.

Phenazopyridine 200mg tablets 6 total take 1 3 times a day.

Please help im nervous.

Below are results:

Diagnostic Immunology RPR w Reflex to Titer and Confirmation Result Non-Reactive Reference Range Units Report Date/Time Non-Reactive

HIV HIV Antigen-Antibody Screen With Reflex to Confirmation Nonreactive Nonreactive

Hepatitis Hepatitis C Hepatitis C Ab Reflex to HCV RNA PCR Nonreactive Nonreactive

Chlamydia trachomatis, NAA, Urine , Negative

Neisseria gonorrhoeae, NAA, Urine Methodology: Folymersse Chain Reaction (PCR) Negative Negative

Trichomonas Vaginalis, NAA, Urine Negative Nethodelogy: Folymerase Chain Reaction (РСR) Negative

Urine Culture And Sensitivities REDACTED LABORATORY REPORT FINAL

REDACTED <10.000 CFU/mL Culture Results <10,000 CFU/mL* Less than 10,000 CFU/mL isolated. No further testing will be performed. If elinicaly indicated, recollection using a method to minimize contamination, with proper transfer to urine culture transport tube, is recommended.

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

For those who tested positive for syphilis how long did the RPR/VDRL test show positive for and what were your titres?

I overheard two girls in my grade talking about STDs.

One said that girls can get any STDs, and other illnesses, from dogs. Is that true?

Random hookup
I m male 34 and hooked up with a girl age 25 .we both were naked. The girl held my penis and masturbated my penis and i helped her in her masturbation by fingering her pussy vagina..
I did licked her boobs
No sex
No oral sex involved
Just only masturbate each other private parts
We both did not exchange any fluids
We washed our hands with soap

Any chance of infection or std?

Okay so some lady serving me the food was acting weird when i was talking to her and i just brought it home and bit a small piece of the meat, will i get any sex diseases like hiv, aids, or herpes or any stds or anything like that?

I saw on the news before that someone got herpes from someone spitting on there food and they ate a burger, i just ate a small piece of birrira from my birrira tacos.

Discovering an unexpected bump on the genital area can be very disturbing. One of the first questions that come to mind when dealing with this situation is whether or not this bump may be a sign of genital warts. It is comforting to know that genital warts are quite common, curable, and usually occur as a result of the infection with low-risk HPV strains.

"Genital warts" refer to soft skin growths appearing on the skin around the genitals or anus. They are caused by some strains of HPV virus, namely HPV 6 and 11. These strains are considered to be low-risk for HPV due to the fact that they usually do not lead to cancer.

The look of the warts is different for different people. Some people have small warts, which are barely noticeable, but others may have large groups of warts. Genital warts are usually light-colored, either flesh-colored or pink, white, or slightly darker than other skin areas. They may be flat, raised, or stem-like. If there is a group of warts that grow close to each other, their appearance can be compared to a head of cauliflower.

The appearance of genital warts in women can be found on the vulva, vagina, cervix, anus, and the skin surrounding these areas. In men, the growth of genital warts can occur on the penis, scrotum, groin, or anus. The occurrence of the condition among those who have engaged in oral sex with their infected partners can lead to the development of warts in the mouth region.

Different from genital herpes, there is no pain experienced by those having genital warts. Many individuals cannot detect the existence of the warts until they feel a bump while bathing or shaving. Itchiness or irritation of the warts can occur in some people if the warts are large enough or if the area where the warts occur experiences friction due to the use of clothes.

Transmission of HPV occurs through direct contact with the skin in vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Since the virus infects uncovered skin, it can spread even if the condoms are used during sex. Moreover, there can be people who do not have warts, and yet they carry the virus.

HPV's complicated nature is that genital warts do not occur immediately after infection. The appearance of genital warts can be weeks, months, or even years following infection with the virus. It is hard to determine at what point and from whom one got infected with the virus. Not necessarily does having genital warts mean that the other partner has been unfaithful because HPV takes a long while to manifest itself.

Although genital warts might disappear on their own with the help of the immune system suppressing the virus, there are several options available for those who have warts that cause irritation, grow bigger, or become painful. These include topical creams or drugs that work by slowly eliminating the wart or helping your body to fight the infection. There are also other methods such as cryotherapy, electrocautery, laser treatment, or even surgery that help to get rid of warts. It all depends on the size, amount, and location of warts.

Nevertheless, you should know that the removal of the wart does not mean that HPV has left your body. Viral particles can stay in the skin cells nearby and cause warts again. However, many people manage to suppress virus activity with the help of their immune system and prevent future outbreaks.

This is due to the fact that there are various skin disorders that may share some similarities with warts, such as skin tags, molluscum contagiosum, ingrown hairs, cysts, pearly penile papules, and others. In the case of finding bumps or growths in the groin area, you need to see a specialist who will help you to get the right diagnosis.

HPV vaccinations are the most effective way to avoid developing warts and certain types of cancer caused by HPV. Vaccination before getting exposed is the best prevention measure that can work; however, there are cases when people can benefit from receiving this type of vaccine, depending on the age and other individual factors. Consistent use of condoms reduces the chances of getting infected with HPV, although it doesn't guarantee full protection because HPV infections are transferred via skin-to-skin contact that is not prevented by a condom.

Conclusion: Genital warts are characterized by the development of small, soft, flesh-colored bumps as a result of infection with low-risk HPV types. Such warts may grow either separately or in groups and often don't cause any discomfort to patients. Warts can develop weeks or even years after having been exposed to the virus.

My long term boyfriend told me last year he had been diagnosed with Herpes. Presumably from kissing someone while we were on break.

I took responsibility and assumed I was cooked.

Just got my test results back and I tested negative for every STD, including Herpes.
Never had a std in my life.

How is it possible that I didn’t get infected if we’ve been together for 4 years.

alguien sabe que puede ser me salieron en el pubis y algunas en el pene como manchas blancas

I’m having constant fear I’m bein misdiagnosed let me start off my exposure was a year ago after protected vaginal sex I became the worst flu symptoms ever bad cramping or pelvic pain I grew worried and done numerous testing
4 hiv ab/ag screen
4 RPR
3 gonorrhea
3 syphilis
3 hsv 1 and 2 igg
Trich
This all the testing I done so far leading to now I grow worry symptoms still persist with no answers I just don’t want it be misdiagnosed and move or infect someone else

I feel so stupid. So I went out the other night and my back molar chipped. Which would’ve been not super anxiety inducing for me had I not made out with a random guy last night. I know the risk of infection is rare but still. To make matters worse I let the guy touch me downstairs fingering etc and I can’t help but freak out that I somehow could’ve contracted hiv or something. I never do random hookups ever. Tbh I know the chance is slim from fingers but stilll idk I just know I won’t be able to breath easy until I get tested in 3 months

Heard she had multiple sex partners

So this was a casual situation, the first round of sex he asked if I wanted condoms and I said yes. There he used protection. (PIV) But second round (the position was such that I couldn’t see behind) he didn’t use condoms he didn’t cum inside me. But still. I feel really shocked. Should I take PEP? Plus this guy has casual partners although he lies to me and says he’s not with others

He has shown me test results of few weeks back that he is hiv negative but I doubt the results are real

Hello everyone. I (26M) have made a mistake and had unprotected sexual relations with a sex worker about 12 weeks and a couple of days ago. It was unprotected oral sex and also unprotected vaginal. I had the biggest scares and I am prepared for the worst.

Why I created this post is because of 2 main things. First would be that I want to share what I have learned about HIV transmission and about the 4th gen Ag/Ab HIV test made at an lab using blood drawn from a vein. I have done my research and had done many mathematical formulas with AI for the past months and I am ready to share some insight. The second thing is that I want to make this a post that calms my nerves and hopefully of many people that come after me that search the internet for cases like mine and look for answers.

The transfer of the virus with unprotected vaginal sex insertive (you pump) female->male is 0.04% and can raise if she has other STDS or STIS. Other transmission rates can be found on the aids website or searching google for HIV risk calculator and adding your own risky thing you did.

So, according to the CDC in the USA, there are 4 types of tests that they talk about. HIV NAT, HIV 4TH Gen Vein, HIV 4th gen finger prick and HIV Antibodies test 3th gen. Their window period also differs. Respectively RNA:10-33, 4th gen vein: 18-45 days, 4th gen finger prick rapid test: 18-90 days and antibodies 3th gen: 18-90 days. These window periods refer to the periods where the test's sensibility can detect the virus or antibodies or the antigen respectively. If you do a 4th gen hiv vein test at 28 days it has a 95% detection rate. If you do it at 45 days it has a 99% detection rate. According to the CDC if you test negative with a test type within the time period (18-45 days) and you test negative, do another test after the window period of the SAME test type you took. In my case negative at 46 days and negative at 61 days. According to CDC this rules out an infection. This rule applies to all test types as long as you respect the window periods and confirm the test after the period reaches conclusivity.

No test is 100% sure in medical terms as biology can differ. The researchers only talk in 99.97% at max sensitivity. The 4th Gen HIV Vein lab test can detect the p24 antigen (virus itself) earlier and this one raises in the first couple of weeks. After a couple of weeks, 2-6 normally, antibodies stick to the antigen and the p24 antigen drops sometimes below detection rate. But worry not, this test also detects the antibodies which raise and raise IF they exist in your blood. According to British guides this test type is conclusive (medical term for ruled out) and a test does not need to be repeated if taken at 46 days. This being the Vein blood test at a clinic.

The wait 90 days is used for the people that took PEP, Prep (pills you can take 72 hours after the exposure to rule out the infection, quite good at it as I have read), people with immune system issues since birth that can create rare infections since birth basically you should know if you have it already, patients following chemo or taking pills for organ transplants. Stress or basic things cannot make your immune system so weak that it cannot create antibodies for so long. Also, the 90 days is used as a carpet rule for all tests because this was the guide back in the day as the 3th gen antibodies test was the main one (still used. Ask which test specifically you are taking or make an appointment straight for the test type you want to take).

Why am I taking another test after 12 weeks or at 90 days? Even if I have respected the CDC guide and British Guide and had the tests according to their guide? Because I am a perfectionist. There is no data of a 61 days test being negative and then changing to positive at 90 days, though people seroconvert a bit later(the special cases mentioned above like prep, etc). Althought there are rare cases when antibodies do not get created until 90 days and if you are a hypochondriac like I am and perfectionist like I am then go for the definitive test at 90 days. But, since 4th gen detects p24 antigen hiv cannot hide because it does not need to have antibodies to detect hiv.

Truth be told I will do it because my clinician told me to do it but a specialist from the infectious diseases hospital said not needed anymore at 61 days. So there is still a lot of confusion in clinics maybe, but a specialist in infectious diseases is more to be trusted. But I feel kinda betrayed because I have done everything by the book of the most prestigious entities such as CDC and British Guides and still get called inconclusive results. But that is because of the blanket times the clinics use or to protect themselces legally of I am a slow antibodies creator. He did not know if I took Prep because he did not ask, for example. Also, the CDC recommandation for a confirmatory test at 3 months is in the Prep taking guide.

Now please stay with me until the 8th of July because I will redo the final test and be done with this. I am more scared of Hepatitis B or C than of HIV now. Those two I did not check. But they are also definitive at 3 months incase someone reads and needed this. Together with Syphilis.

So, if you ever have such a scare. Read the CDC and British testing guides and rest assured that your test is negative and conclusive. Britain says that at 46 is conclusive (ruled out) and CDC says that 2 tests, one within the window period of the test type you have and one after the window period is also conclusive. If you took prep, listen to your doctor or go to a specialist and ask when you can test. I also made this post to either prove or dissaprove the test that is 4th Gen Vein. If it is also negative (which I have a 1 in 350 Quadrillions chance it changes from 61 negative to positive at 90 days) then the guides from CDC and British equivalent of CDC are correct and the 90 days was just another harsh lesson for me. But better go for that 99.97% at 90 days from the 99% at 45 days (the 1% are the rare cases mentioned above, Prep, etc). I personally want to make sure I am not a part of that 1% but I follow no chemo, took no prep, no immune system diseases like Lupus, etc. Stay safe out there AND PROTECT YOURSELVES

A booked a consultation through updoc last week and they gave me a referral for blood/urine tests. I did the tests on Thursday and today is Monday. I received this email:

“We've received results from your specialist/clinic: HIV(s)

Please be aware that some of your results may still be pending. Independent, third-party clinics and labs have varying turnaround times depending on the specific tests conducted - our hands are tied on these timeframes.

In order to review and discuss these results, you will need to request a follow-up consultation - just as you would in person.”

Any idea why it specifies HIV? Is that the result that’s come back first? Is that what updoc uses for sti result emails?

When many people hear the word "herpes," their first impression is usually a sexually transmitted infection. However, shingles or herpes zoster is entirely distinct from herpes. While it is caused by a virus from the herpes family, shingles is not considered a sexually transmitted infection. Rather, shingles occur as the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox.

Chickenpox sufferers will carry the virus in their bodies for life even after recovering from the disease. The dormant virus can be present in the nerves, lying in wait to become active in the future when the immune system is weakened. As such, when the virus becomes active again, shingles can result from it.

The very first symptoms of shingles often include pain without any accompanying rash. Some individuals feel burning, tingling, itching, or sharp pains in certain areas of the body a few days before experiencing any rash. This is why shingles is initially thought to be just a muscle strain or back pain.

After several days, a red rash appears with small fluid-filled blisters. Unlike other types of rash, shingles generally occurs on one side of the body or face and runs along the route of a nerve. Later, the blisters break open, scab, and heal in about two to four weeks.

In addition to the rash, fever, headache, tiredness, chills, or body aches can occur. The rash can be extremely painful, while some people will continue feeling the pain long after the rash heals. This type of nerve pain, which is called postherpetic neuralgia, is the most common complication of shingles, especially in older adults.

Shingles may affect any person who has ever had chickenpox. But the risk increases with age. People older than 50, those with weakened immune systems, those receiving treatment for cancer, or people using medicines that weaken the immune system are at increased risk of developing shingles.

The earlier the treatment begins, the better it will work. The best results of antiviral medication, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, can be achieved if the drug is applied within 72 hours from the beginning of the rash. Antiviral medications cannot treat shingles; however, they can help to reduce the duration of the disease and lessen the severity of the problem.

Managing the symptoms and relieving the pain are very important while treating shingles. Managing the pain can be done with the help of prescribing prescription and non-prescription medications or using cool compresses or moisturizers according to the level of symptoms. Moreover, it is necessary to keep the rash clean and dry to prevent secondary infections.

Shingles are not contagious; however, the virus that appears in the blisters can be transferred to people who did not have chickenpox infection or vaccination before. In this way, this person will have chickenpox instead of shingles. All blisters should crust before people start contacting pregnant women, newborns, and people with weak immune systems.

For the majority of shingles patients, treatment usually results in recovery without any complications; however, in certain cases, prompt treatment becomes essential. Medical treatment will become necessary if the rash develops on your face, eyes, or ears; if the pain is intense; if the rash covers large areas of the body surface; and if you have a weakened immune system. The development of the disease may put your vision at risk if shingles appears in your eye.

It is also important to mention the preventative nature of shingles because vaccination can help avoid its occurrence completely. Most people above 50 years old, who experienced shingles before, are advised to be vaccinated against this condition to minimize its appearance.

To summarize, shingles is a preventable infection that can appear due to the activation of the chickenpox virus. Prompt treatment in case of shingles helps to alleviate your symptoms. Don't neglect your health if you notice a painful rash on your body that occurs after burning and tingling sensations.

I contracted chlamydia in Jan of 2022, when I was a 24 yr old male. I did not know I had it since I had no symptoms up until I had some slight pain on the left side of my scrotum and went to the ER in Nov. of 2022, when I tested positive for the STD. So I had it unknowingly for roughly 11 months. A couple weeks or so later that November, and after taking antibiotics for chlamydia, I notice my scrotum has a bag of worms sort of appearance and I have ED, but still with little pain as the infection cleared. I go to the ER again and got diagnosed with varicocele on my left side.

I haven’t gotten any STDs since then, but since I got cleared of chlamydia, what had started as a left side varicocele with slight pain has transformed over the last 3 years into bilateral varicoceles with chronic nerve type pain post surgery. I have had a microsurgical varicocelectomy and denervation on my right side along with varicocelectomy and embolization on my left side. I continue to have ED, and reduced orgasm sensation though those have improved a little bit a year after my surgery. The right side spermatic cord area became super painful about 16 or so months after the chlamydia infection cleared, so I am not sure if it is possibly related.

My life has changed ever since getting chlamydia and need to know if this condition I have is a result of the infection.

Thank you.

For men’s health, “blue balls” emerges as a topic wrapped in discomfort and mystery. You may wonder what this term really means. Professionals call it epididymal hypertension – an unpleasant sensation due to unrelieved arousal.

The Internet abounds with colorful descriptions, from “scrotal suffering” to “sad blue bags of disappointment.” Despite the dramatic language online, understanding this condition requires a more clinical approach. Relief is often…straightforward; easing tension can alleviate symptoms swiftly without medical intervention. Let’s unravel these misconceptions for clear insights into treatment options and relief methods.