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Everytime i have sex with my boyfriend i get sore in one particular area. i looked in a mirror and found white lesions, which aren't itchy but sore.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Herpes?: This sounds like herpes is a good possibility. See a doctor ASAP. Diagnosing herpes is much more accurate if the sores can be examined within a day or two. Good luck!

Answered 9/12/2016

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