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Alright so im a very paranoid person and i think i have herpes. so even if the slightest thing touches my penis i immediately wash it am i over reacting and does herpes spread like that?

Q: alright so im a very paranoid person and i think i have herpes. so even if the slightest thing touches my penis i immediately wash it am i over reacting and does herpes spread like that?

: Herpes usually starts with symptoms,. If you have not had any the worst thing that can happen is that you are a' carrier' Pl see a Urologist he will answer this after exam and tests. Herpes occurs after contact with an infected person not by 'anything' touching your penis.

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Herpes usually starts with symptoms,. If you have not had any the worst thing that can happen is that you are a' carrier' Pl see a Urologist he will answer this after exam and tests. Herpes occurs after contact with an infected person not by 'anything' touching your penis.

Answered 8/9/2021

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A member asked:

Alright so im a very paranoid person and i think i have herpes. so even if the slightest thing touches my penis i immediately wash it am i over reacting and does herpes spread like that?

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