Sexual Health Buzz

Ok, here’s the poop scoop:

Hi, I have just recently found out that i got genital HSV-1 from my Bf’s cold sore. The outbreak has been horrible and painful and ive had it for about 10 days now I thought it was finally clearing up but a few more spots have appeared, does the first outbreak usually last this long and is it usually this painful?

My dr. finally got me some antiviral about 2 days ago. but i doubt that it will help much this time. Do you have any advice on how to sooth the pain and make it go away faster? at times its so painful i can hardly walk, and i don’t want to do anything. I’m a college student now and have a lot going on its hard to think or even do my assignments with all of this going on and i just want it to go away. So any advice or anything would be so much help.

Here’s what I think:

Be patient and wait for the antivirals to kick in. Make sure to wear loose clothing and when you can, let things air out down there.

It’s much better to keep the area clean and dry.

If you are desperate take some frozen peas and use that to ease the pain.

Advil works too. =]