# \#Genital herpes simplex **URL:** https://community.patient.info/tag/genital-herpes-simplex/470.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [Genital Herpes: Useful info for those looking for answers like me!](https://community.patient.info/t/genital-herpes-useful-info-for-those-looking-for-answers-like-me/482438)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 537\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 15:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/genital-herpes-useful-info-for-those-looking-for-answers-like-me/482438 "2026-08-26T15:27:22Z")
Ever since I suspected genital herpes (GH) and was recently confirmed to be going through a primary outbreak of HSV-2 (ugh, the "bad" one), I have been researching the topic like crazy! Guess that's a pretty normal thing… --- ## [Will I get over this help](https://community.patient.info/t/will-i-get-over-this-help/216652)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_229635](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_229635)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 17:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/will-i-get-over-this-help/216652 "2026-08-21T17:37:22Z")
Will I ever get over this? I've had herpestype two for seven months now and I'm still struggling. I take acyclovir because I was having constant outbreaks. I'm so safe to stop taking the tablets will the outbreaks come b… --- ## [Anyone have any idea what this is ? picture included](https://community.patient.info/t/anyone-have-any-idea-what-this-is-picture-included/737242)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 20:20 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/anyone-have-any-idea-what-this-is-picture-included/737242 "2026-08-04T20:20:35Z")
uhhh appeared a few days after sex.i was fingered during sex & i also had a yeast infection. i think my partner accidently scratched me during fingering me. i currently have no symptons . anyone have any ideas… --- ## [Scared if it’s herpes](https://community.patient.info/t/scared-if-it-s-herpes/999283)
**Author:** [@Jiaaaaa](https://community.patient.info/u/Jiaaaaa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 07:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/scared-if-it-s-herpes/999283 "2026-08-04T07:13:26Z")
Hi I had sex 6 days ago after half an hour my vagina states to feel weird it’s been 6 days it does not hurt when I go to the toilet and I haven’t seen no sores but at the bottom of my vagina where the hole is on the righ… --- ## [Does this look like folliculitis and friction burn?](https://community.patient.info/t/does-this-look-like-folliculitis-and-friction-burn/979586)
**Author:** [@Ionic\_bear](https://community.patient.info/u/Ionic_bear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 16:23 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/does-this-look-like-folliculitis-and-friction-burn/979586 "2026-07-15T16:23:43Z")
Really freaking out , I have an appointment tmrw but I just want to know what this looks like to yall not sure how to add pics --- ## [absolutely devatsted, embarassed ashamed](https://community.patient.info/t/absolutely-devatsted-embarassed-ashamed/437977)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2026 12:18 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/absolutely-devatsted-embarassed-ashamed/437977 "2026-06-26T12:18:03Z")
so to cut a long story short, I've given my boyfriend GH, from a infection I didnt know I had. Mine is oral. I am absolutely gutted, feel disgusting and dirty and extremely guilty because he's so ill with it. He's had th… --- ## [Had a red rash/bump](https://community.patient.info/t/had-a-red-rash-bump/952487)
**Author:** [@Renae\_blaz](https://community.patient.info/u/Renae_blaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 00:25 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/had-a-red-rash-bump/952487 "2026-06-16T00:25:52Z")
Had a red bump/rash above my upper lip, hasn’t opened up, doesn’t tingle, burn, or isn’t irritated. The bump/rash was gone in four or five days. --- ## [Bumps](https://community.patient.info/t/bumps/943302)
**Author:** [@Patient405](https://community.patient.info/u/Patient405)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2026 23:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/bumps/943302 "2026-06-07T23:53:48Z")
I have multiple deep pits I think are from rough oral sex they don’t hurt but they itch to the touch. No fever they appeared 3 days after the sex. I can’t get checked right now I can’t afford the co pay, it stings when I… --- ## [First hsv 2 outbreak](https://community.patient.info/t/first-hsv-2-outbreak/911736)
**Author:** [@Anonuser12345](https://community.patient.info/u/Anonuser12345)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 14:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/first-hsv-2-outbreak/911736 "2026-05-05T14:26:29Z")
Ive been in an active first hsv outbreak for nearly 2 weeks now, on medication for 2 days. I cannot clean in between my vaginal folds as it hurts too bad. I’ve been doing baths with warm water and salt. Is this enough to… --- ## [Concerns and questions](https://community.patient.info/t/concerns-and-questions/911765)
**Author:** [@Annon2367](https://community.patient.info/u/Annon2367)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 17:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/concerns-and-questions/911765 "2026-05-01T17:38:07Z")
I have had herpes since I was diagnosed in 2022 I haven’t taken medication daily only when I’ve experienced outbreak which the last one was a few years ago but I recently just seen a small herpes like sore where I origin… --- ## [Large lumps under skin](https://community.patient.info/t/large-lumps-under-skin/906441)
**Author:** [@Becauseitcouldonlyhappentome](https://community.patient.info/u/Becauseitcouldonlyhappentome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2026 16:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/large-lumps-under-skin/906441 "2026-04-10T16:40:27Z")
Hello there , I’m female and have had HSV2 for almost 15 years .. first year or so I had maybe 2-3 outbreaks and then Maybe 1 per years after that I was with my ex partner for 10 years and as far as I’m aware I didn’t p… --- ## [Aggressive and extremely itchy rash on genitals](https://community.patient.info/t/aggressive-and-extremely-itchy-rash-on-genitals/899091)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1295313](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1295313)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2026 05:15 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/aggressive-and-extremely-itchy-rash-on-genitals/899091 "2026-03-31T05:15:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for help identifying a rash and figuring out how concerned I should be. https://imgur.com/a/PeqUvVA I’m male. The rash appeared very suddenly overnight and is on the penile shaft and pubic regi… --- ## [Painful sex after HSV2 outbreak 6 weeks on](https://community.patient.info/t/painful-sex-after-hsv2-outbreak-6-weeks-on/887022)
**Author:** [@Unknown\_Razzle](https://community.patient.info/u/Unknown_Razzle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2026 18:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/painful-sex-after-hsv2-outbreak-6-weeks-on/887022 "2026-02-25T18:52:38Z")
Wondering if there is anyone that can help me. I had my first herpes HSV2 outbreak 6 weeks ago, the only painful thing was the skin to touch and when I went for a wee as they were at the vaginal opening. Compared to peo… --- ## [I’ve been having this problem for 8 days now. Is it herpes??](https://community.patient.info/t/i-ve-been-having-this-problem-for-8-days-now-is-it-herpes/739317)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1317009](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1317009)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2026 03:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-ve-been-having-this-problem-for-8-days-now-is-it-herpes/739317 "2026-01-11T03:17:51Z")
--- ## [Diagnosed with HSV2 - guidance](https://community.patient.info/t/diagnosed-with-hsv2-guidance/848461)
**Author:** [@Anon\_8172839](https://community.patient.info/u/Anon_8172839)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2025 08:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/diagnosed-with-hsv2-guidance/848461 "2025-12-14T08:40:57Z")
I was just diagnosed with herpes 2 and I would like to get some advice on how to prevent ob and maybe just some guidance. F, aged 28. For around almost 2 years I’ve been getting the odd cut and sore on my perineum or si… --- ## [So confused on information on GHSV1](https://community.patient.info/t/so-confused-on-information-on-ghsv1/848165)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Angel](https://community.patient.info/u/Cat_Angel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2025 21:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/so-confused-on-information-on-ghsv1/848165 "2025-12-09T21:38:59Z")
For context I was 16 when I contracted HSV1 on my genitals from an ex who had a tiny cold sore in the corner of his mouth he didn’t know about. I was devastated at first but now I know it’s not really anything “wrong” an… --- ## [Unprotected Dipping Briefly](https://community.patient.info/t/unprotected-dipping-briefly/846378)
**Author:** [@Wowowee\_RNG](https://community.patient.info/u/Wowowee_RNG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2025 05:02 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/unprotected-dipping-briefly/846378 "2025-11-28T05:02:51Z")
Hello guys good day, last time i got an unusual encounter with a transwoman , the riskiest thing that we do is dipping briefly for 5-10s there is no full insertion but the thing is she put her penis into my anus for 5s… --- ## [Vagisil for herpes??](https://community.patient.info/t/vagisil-for-herpes/528761)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_965078](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_965078)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2025 01:36 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/vagisil-for-herpes/528761 "2025-11-25T01:36:21Z")
So vagisil is very effective in calming the pain and itching on my vulva. The doc said not to use it cause it could make it worse! But it helped me sleep last night. If i just use a lil bit before bed to help get to sl… --- ## [Helppppp](https://community.patient.info/t/helppppp/840389)
**Author:** [@lila2](https://community.patient.info/u/lila2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 19:25 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/helppppp/840389 "2025-11-12T19:25:22Z")
Hey I am stressed beyond belief. Does this sound like an herpes outbreak? I got a rash on my bikini lines- looked like whiteheads. Automatically I thought folliciltus. Followed but vaginal discharge, redness/swollen of t… --- ## [Has Anybody Had Experience With Rapid HSV 1/HSV 2 Tests?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anybody-had-experience-with-rapid-hsv-1-hsv-2-tests/821722)
**Author:** [@JoD86](https://community.patient.info/u/JoD86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2025 13:22 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anybody-had-experience-with-rapid-hsv-1-hsv-2-tests/821722 "2025-10-03T13:22:07Z")
Concerned I have HSV 1/2. I like in the UK so Western Blot and tests with index numbers aren’t easily available. Bought an HSV 2 rapid test off of Amazon; checks for IgM and IgG. Negative. Bought another one to double … --- ## [I'm really scared I got herpes](https://community.patient.info/t/im-really-scared-i-got-herpes/821587)
**Author:** [@GoodBoi](https://community.patient.info/u/GoodBoi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2025 21:41 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/im-really-scared-i-got-herpes/821587 "2025-09-30T21:41:43Z")
A while ago I slept with a girl and shortly after I got a large-ish non painful firm sore on my shaft, which went away. Recently I’ve had what looks like really severe chafing between my thighs, blisters, rash, and a raw… --- ## [Unable to go #2 😭. 1st outbreak](https://community.patient.info/t/unable-to-go-2-1st-outbreak/820748)
**Author:** [@Dragonflyy814](https://community.patient.info/u/Dragonflyy814)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2025 00:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/unable-to-go-2-1st-outbreak/820748 "2025-08-29T00:50:31Z")
I just had my 1st outbreak and I feel like I need to poo. But It I can’t. I feel this immense pressure in my anus. But nothing comes out no matter how long I sit there. Does that sound normal? I know it can cause constip… --- ## [Could this be a Herpes outbreak (First time)](https://community.patient.info/t/could-this-be-a-herpes-outbreak-first-time/819723)
**Author:** [@pandy](https://community.patient.info/u/pandy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2025 08:55 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/could-this-be-a-herpes-outbreak-first-time/819723 "2025-08-19T08:55:58Z")
Hello, I am going to see a doctor tomorrow for a sexual health screening, however I have been going out of my mind with anxiety and worry, and wanted to post here to try and see where things might stand. Just over thre… --- ## [20 years of marriage, and got diagnosed with herpes hsv2](https://community.patient.info/t/20-years-of-marriage-and-got-diagnosed-with-herpes-hsv2/528928)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_966897](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_966897)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2025 13:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/20-years-of-marriage-and-got-diagnosed-with-herpes-hsv2/528928 "2025-07-27T13:17:59Z")
Can you have no symptoms of.herpes.for 20 years and then have an initial outbreak? My husband and I have been struggling with sex the past couple of years. I am very dry and sensitive in my vaginal area, and sex can be… --- ## [Herpes interaction](https://community.patient.info/t/herpes-interaction/815670)
**Author:** [@Cheris\_223](https://community.patient.info/u/Cheris_223)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2025 20:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/herpes-interaction/815670 "2025-07-26T20:13:45Z")
Hi I recently got diagnosed with Hsv-2 and I never had any symptoms and I still don’t. With unaware if this diagnosis I gave oral sex to a partner. Will they get Hsv-2?? --- ## [Urinary retention and constipation caused by genital herpes?](https://community.patient.info/t/urinary-retention-and-constipation-caused-by-genital-herpes/522279)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_956692](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_956692)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2025 21:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/urinary-retention-and-constipation-caused-by-genital-herpes/522279 "2025-07-18T21:59:21Z")
Hi, Im a 23 y old male and I was diagnosed with genital herpes around 2 weeks ago, the doctor made the diagnosis only by examining the area around my left buttocks where i had some irritaiton and sores but also pain from… --- ## [Is this Genital herpes help!](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-genital-herpes-help/694506)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1230732](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1230732)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2019 04:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-genital-herpes-help/694506 "2019-02-25T04:40:56Z")
i just found this on my labia today. been having some problems down there for about two weeks maybe longer then a week. since last night i showered and put 100% tea tree oil down there because i thought i had a yeast inf… --- ## [Herpes?!](https://community.patient.info/t/herpes/790327)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1440034](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1440034)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2025 13:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/herpes/790327 "2025-07-12T13:33:16Z")
i was wondering if this was herpes or not --- ## [Is this herpes on my scrotum? Depressed](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-herpes-on-my-scrotum-depressed/689276)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1221943](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1221943)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2025 18:21 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-herpes-on-my-scrotum-depressed/689276 "2025-07-07T18:21:38Z")
so 11 months ago I had an unprotected encounter. I didn’t suffer any symptoms for about 3 months after. I took 1g azithtomax in case asymptomatic chlamydia. soon after I got a red rash on my penis so I figured irritation… --- ## [Paper cuts on groin? (pics attached)](https://community.patient.info/t/paper-cuts-on-groin-pics-attached/806960)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1482325](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1482325)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2024 08:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/paper-cuts-on-groin-pics-attached/806960 "2024-02-26T08:26:04Z")
hello! newcomer here. just wanted to share or see if anyone has experienced these types oc ur after shaving? i’m not sure if it’s herpes or not but just want opinions. i usually wear tight paints with underwear but i’m … [Next page](https://community.patient.info/tag/genital-herpes-simplex/470.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Genital+herpes+simplex)