[Question #12219] Herpes or other std above lip mutual JO

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10 months ago
Hi, a little less than 3 days ago I participated in mutual masturbation with another male. Lube was used. The only sexual activity was mutual touch and masturbation of the genitals. At one point I did use poppers. 

This morning I noticed a burning sensation above my upper lip. Upon examination, there is a rash on both sides of my mouth  approximately a quarter inch above my lip. I don’t see any blisters but when I shine a light on the rash there is some wetness. The rash is slightly smaller than a dime on one side and smaller on the other. 

I have a difficult time believing this is an std given everything I’ve read from your advice over the years. The only time I touched my face from what I recall is when I used poppers. Additionally, I did not notice anything abnormal from the other male’s genitals but it was dimly lit. 
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
10 months ago
This does not sound like oral herpes to me AND nothing that you did at this encounter presented a risk for herpes.  So great job being careful with your sexual experienc

Terri
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