Herpes And Syphilis Question? Posted: 09-15-07 18:16pm
I am a straight male. I am pretty good
with protecting myself with intercourse
but I am worried about herpes and
syphilis. From the first time I was
sexually active at 17 to now 26 I noticed
I have kissed a lot of females and I have
only received oral sex 5 times
unprotected. All my hiv test up to now are
all negative. I've never had to my
knowledge a herpes outbreak in my genital
area or around my mouth (small painful
blister legion bumps) never had that
happen but sometimes in my mouth when I am
stressed I'll get one white legion with
red around it and it is painful but it is
only when I'm stressed. And the kissing. I
was reading that you can get syphilis from
kissing. Up till now no signs of syphilis.
Brown painless bump. No signs of syphilis
in mouth or genitals. I want to get test
because I really can't say with 100%
accurately I have it or not. And what is
a good waiting period from possible
exposure to get testing for both of these.
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Rosie H
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Posted: 09-25-07 09:55am
Well in men it usually takes 2-3 weeks to
come up, i think...but see your doc and
get checked for the things you are worried
about. Thats the only sure way to know.
It doesnt sound like you have any symptoms
either. See your doc though and get
tested. It will ease your mind.
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Marianne0558
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Posted: 09-25-07 10:00am
Some men do not experience symptoms for a
lot of STDs. It's usually women who find
out first. I would go to the doctor and
get a basic blood test for all STDs, not
just herpes and syphilis. This should put
your mind at ease.
