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STDs thru oral?
hey guys- 16 year old girl, here (=
i feel like an idiot asking this sort of question, because i've always considered myself pretty well-educated when it comes to sex. The thing is, I'm a virgin- but i've lately been having some really wierd things going on down south.
about 2 months ago i hooked up with a stranger. bad choice, i know. it was just up to oral, but i know he's been with pretty many girls.
i started getting a pretty annoying, extreme itch a few weeks after the incident. i didnt think much of it bc i was at the beach, so i figured it was combination sand / shaving / etc.
i went on scratching and it kinda evened out for awhile. it was annoying, but it wasn't anything major. i started putting this hydrocortisone cream around the outside of my vagina, where it was all itchy. within the past week it's gotten really bad. sort of poison ivy-esque, it's all red and raised around my vagina extending right to the general area of my pantyline.
i mentioned it to my mother, but she doesn't know anything about my sexual experience and would probably freak out, so i tried to leave it out. however, she was unconcerned and i'd like to get to a gyno.
long story short, my question: what sort of stds, if any, can be contracted through oral sex? and do you have any clues as to what my problem may be?
this is highly appreciated, as i'm kind of freaking out. (=
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I believe your symptoms describe a yeast infection. Red and so itchy you want to scream.
A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of the natural yeast that is found in or bodies. But it has to remain in check. The bacteria found in yogurt is a great itch reliever for a yeast infection. I know it sounds gross but if you put some yogurt in your hand and then spread it on the itchy area, if you get IMMEDIATE relief, then that is a yeast infection.
You could go to the doctor, and he will confirm it, but he is going to prescribe MONISTAT for the yeast infection which you can get over the counter at any drugstore. If they have an "extra strength" one get that, and follow the instructions.
Yeast infections are not caused by sex, generally.
Boys can be carriers, but virgins get them too.
I hope this is all that you have, and I hope the monistat helps.
Michele
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Mention it to you mom anyways babe, and get to the doctor.
There is no reason for your mother to jump to the idea that you've been sexually active. Many causes of vaginal itching are spontaneous, and have nothing to do with sex. Be totally honest with your doctor, but you can just tell your mom you need to see one.
Herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, HPV and hepatitis A are the main STDs you can be exposed to while performing oral sex. While recieving oral sex, it's pretty much just Herpes that a woman is at risk of.
What you are describing doesn't sound like any of those.
Sounds like you most likely have a very full blown yeast infection. Very, very common, but you've let it go so long now it will need professional treatment. There are a few other things it could be, generally other bacterial infections like vaginosis. Not many STDs have intense itching as a symptom and nearly all STDs have other symptoms you'd likely be noticing as well, or, like herpes and HPV can have no symptoms at all.
The bacterial infections I mentioned can be easily treated by prescription medications any doctor can give you.
Truth be told, it is FAR more likly that you developed this sort of infection running around in a wet bathing suit then because of your sexual activity. Vaginal infections just LOVE bathing suits, it's wet, warm and air tight. ;)
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