STDs and PE

I just got off a pretty bad break up with what I thought to be the love of my life. I am not the type to dwell on things and I have alot going for myself. A few weeks ago I began to really enjoy life, finally became happy after the break up. It seemed everythng I wanted was being acheived. Then one day after doing PE I noticed what seemed to be kinda sores around some of my pubic hair near the base of my penis but near the body. They where not sores and couldnt be seen with an eye, but I could feel something different. I had shaved completely a few weeks earlier so I thought it coudl have been due to that. I have come to believe that my exgirlfriend has been a real slut and I slept with her a little afterward. I was scared that she gave me herpes or something. It ruined my good mood and happiness. Today I checked out the sympoms on STDs and realized that sores for herpes are on the shaft and not the base. So I am clean because what I was worried about was really near the pelvic area. On the website it said that 20 percent of US citezens have genital herpes. Thats one in five. Now this ruined my happyness.

Before I was depressed because I couldnt have sex with my growing penis because I thought I might have herpes, now I cant have sex because everyone else has herpes. Whats a guy to do, does anyone have any words of encouragement.

Seriously, it’s something we all have to live with if we’re single, so you’re not alone. I’ve also found that donning rubber gloves and asking your intended to drop her panties and open wide while you check her for genital herpes doesn’t go down very well. So, your best protection is to keep yourself covered - condoms. They’ll not only offer significant protection from genital herpes but will also guard against a host of far more dangerous STD’s.

You could get hit by a bus, but does that stop you from crossing the street? Try not to worry about it, just make sure you protect yourself… and your partner. Now stop worrying and go enjoy yourself!

lil1 :sun:

That is pretty encouraging but I heard that condoms dont protect agains herpes. Anyword on this.

Nothing is 100% safe, but using a condom is a hellova lot safer than nothing at all. Herpes is the least of your worries. You’ll also find that women are far more intune with their bodies and health issues than men and are more likely to seek help if there are any problems. I guess it also boils down to trust. Would you knowingly have sex with someone if you had herpes lessions on your penis? Probably not. Sex would be the last thing on your mind. Apart from the stress and viral transmission issues there is also the pain consideration. Having sex with sores on your genitals is really not much fun and it’s worse for women. Use your noggin. Get to know and trust your prospective partners before you take the plunge - and when you do, make sure you’re suitably attired!;)

lil1 :sun:

That makes sense, but I was planning on being a slut. I actaully am just trying to get over my ex-girlfriend. I think the slut thing really isnt me anyway. I guess I am just scared to trust anyone now. Thanks for your advice. By the way, great pics and great gains, your my role model.