Did you tell him to get tested from touching your balls?
GENITAL HERPES (HSV)
Caused by a herpes simplex virus with ulcerating blisters occurring on the genitals or anal area. May be spread to the mouth.
Spread:
- unprotected vaginal sex
- unprotected anal sex
- unprotected oral sex
- direct touch skin-to-skin
- Many people feel fatigued, and have a fever.
- Painful blisters itch, redden the skin, form into groups and ulcerate.
- Ulcers crust and may heal with scarring
Complications:
- The virus hides in nerve endings and reoccurs
Treatment:
- Yes (Acyclovir - no cure)
Cure - No
GENITAL LICE (CRABS)
Caused by the genital "crab louse", which transfers from the genital hair of one partner to the other, and lays eggs at the base of the hair, which hatch in 5 - 10 days.
Spread:
- vaginal sex, protected or not
- direct touch skin-to-skin
- Intense itching in the genital hair area.
- Produce small red bumps
Complications:
- Social embarassment (if infected, highly discussed)
Treatment:
- Yes (special soap - Quell)
Cure - Yes