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herpes or razor burn
I recently received some oral sex from my boyfriend the same day that I shaved my vagina, the very next day my boyfriend had a sore on his lip (possibly a cold sore) and I had what I thought at first was razor burn, but now 2 days later after reading tonnes of stuff on the ineternet, I am very worried that I might have contracted the herpes virus, I am pretty scared, but I don't know if I am freaking out or I do actually have herpes... help!
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If what is on your boyfriend's lip is actually a cold sore, then there is a possibility you may have contracted herpes.
The only person who will be able to tell you whether or not you have herpes is a medical professional.
Genital herpes look like small, pus filled blisters. These eventually burst and leave small painful sores. They will dry out, get scabs, and heal, but it may take 2-4 weeks to a heal. A doctor will be able to proscribe tablets which will help things heal much quicker. It's important to note that while the symptoms may go away, herpes is a virus that will always be in your system. As of yet, there is no cure.
The first outbreak is usually the worst. Some people never have another outbreak, while others have them regularly. It is increadibly important to use protection and let your future partners know you have herpes.
Other symptoms include itching/tingling in your vaginal or anal region, painful peeing, backache, headache, flu-like illness.
While this sounds scary and dramatic (and is, actually), the sooner you head over to a doctor the better. You may be worrying needlessly - and this may be a good lesson in safer sex for you. if you do NOT have herpes, note that you will want to avoid unprotected sexual contact with your boyfriend when he has cold sores. While kissing will have to go on hold, oral sex can continue with a dental dam or a condom cut open and put lubricant side down.
Best of luck.
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