Do I have genital herpes?
You get the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) through unprotected sex or kissing someone who has the herpes virus. The moment you have blisters, you are contagious and can transmit it. The virus enters your body through the skin and mucous membrane of your mouth, penis or vagina, or anus. You can also transmit through your fingers or mouth to other parts of the body. For example, through blow jobs or mouthfucking. Herpes on your mouth is called a cold sore.
Many people have the herpes virus, but not everyone develops symptoms. You can get itching and an irritated, burning or painful feeling with herpes. You may also have pain when urinating, red spots on the skin or mucous membranes, blisters on or around the vagina or in the mouth, and/or blisters in more difficult-to-see places such as on the cervix or around the anus.
Frequently asked questions about herpes
Have you had unprotected sex and want to get yourself tested for herpes? Then you can get tested the moment you have blisters on your genitals. You usually get this between 4 and 10 days after you are infected.
We do not offer a test, if you have symptoms it is best to see your doctor.
Symptoms of herpes
- Itching and an irritated, burning or painful feeling
- Red spots on the skin or mucous membranes
- Blisters or sores on or around the vagina or in the mouth
- Vesicles or sores in hard-to-see places such as on the cervix or around the anus
- Pain when urinating
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