[Question #14038] Follow up - pelvic issues

 
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Hello Dr. Hook and team-
Several months back, I asked a question about some massage experiences that I regret and have been dealing with the consequences of ever since. You let me know at the time that I was not at risk for an STI based on only hand contact. I’ve struggled with pelvic pain and sensitivity issues ever since, to varying degrees 

. I’ve seen a urologist and dermatologist along the way, both of which said they thought it was unlikely that I could have an STI. I did do a full round of STI testing a week after my last exposure which was about 10 months ago now. Also follow on urine test only at about three months. All were negative. I’m having a hard time putting this all behind me because I have sensitivity in my penis, tightness and muscle pain around my anus and just general pelvic floor issues (weak urine stream that comes and goes). I’ve been having the thought lately that maybe I should go through another full round of STI testing. The test that I did would’ve covered all of my exposures, except that last one, which was hand only contact like the rest, but my test was only one week after that last exposure last summer. But, I’ve had the thought that maybe I’m more likely to have a false positive that would put me over the edge of my anxieties and so maybe doing a test would do more harm than good. Wondering what your thoughts are. Can I put this behind me? I just have a hard time resting with the anxiety about this and having physical symptoms in my pelvic area. Thank you.