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Morning after rough/not lubricated sex, noticed a small red cut on perineum. was painful. healed within 36 hours. is it possible it was herpes?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Doubt herpes: Most likely just rough sex with micro cuts glad it healed be gentle to yourself

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 10/22/2015

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