I recently read an article on genital herpes, and I'm afraid I might have it. I'm scared to go to a doctor, fearing what my parents would think. If I do have genital herpes, how would I get it? I'm a virgin!
It's unlikely you have genital herpes if you really are a virgin. It's probably "jock itch," a fungal condition that's virtually identical to athlete's foot, except affecting the genital region. You can get an over-the-counter medication at the drug store. Just go in and say to the cashier, as loudly as you can, "My genitals are itchy and scabby – what can you recommend for jock itch?" He or she will point you in the right direction. (If you want a bit more privacy, just look for the section where they sell athlete's foot medications.)
What do you think about when you masturbate or have sex? Would you tell your significant other if they asked?
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I'm 15, and for the past few months the area around my genitals has been itching – to the point where I leave scabs.
