Question: Hi Sir/Madam, I hope that you would help me in the present situation. A week ago (on 14.01.2014), I (male, 32 years, single), indulged in sex with a guy aged around 35. I m XXXXXXX and met him over internet. We had foreplay, kissing, cuddling etc. and then I received oral sex i.e. I inserted my genitals in his mouth till ejaculation. After this, I noticed a few (may be 4 to 5 ) pea sized dried sores over his waistline and thigh (his penis appeared to be normal). On asking about the same he gave a vague answer and told me that he does not have any STD/STI/skin disease and those sores he get occasionally due to his excess fat (he was quite chubby). I too trusted him at the time but 3-4 days later while browsing over the internet I got to know more about a few STDs specially Herpes Simplex and got worried that he may have been suffering from the same and I could have contracted it from him. While cuddling, I rubbed my penis on his entire body including face, chest, belly, waist and thighs and I may have certainly rubbed my penis on those sores. Thus, during the event, I presume two activities to be risky i.e.- (A) Receiving oral sex. (B) Rubbing my penis on his body, specially sores. As of now, I am asymptomatic except having general pain in legs (muscle and joint) which I have been feeling for last two days and which may be attributable to other reasons. My questions are- 1. Considering the above facts and event, which condition he may be suffering from. 2. Have I contracted any STD from those dried sores. 3. What are the chances of having contracted Herpes from him in case, he was suffering from it. 4. Most importantly, what should I do in the present situation? SHOULD I GO FOR ANY POST-EXPOSURE-PROPHYLAXIS. Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, XXXX.

Thank you Sir for replying my question and relieving my anxiety up to some extent. However, I would like to seek some clarification regarding the answers provided by you as asked under- Answer No.1.- You have informed that Genital herpes would manifest in and around genitals and anus only. However, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the sores he had were on his waist line. Also, he had one or two sores on groin (junction of the torso with the legs) and NOT ON THE THIGH AS I INADVERTENTLY MENTIONED IN MY PREVIOUS QUERY. These two areas i.e. WAIST LINE and GROIN are not very far from the genitals. Would you still say that he is unlikely to be suffering from Herpes? Answer No.3.-You have stated that in the present scenario, I am unlikely to get Herpes. However, I have come to know that the Herpes is highly contagious and transmission may also occur through skin-to-skin contact during periods of asymptomatic shedding. In view of the above, how far I am safe if I assume that he was suffering from it? Answer No.4.-I understand that PEP for HIV must be started within 72 hours at most. But I am not concerned about HIV since I did not indulge in Anal Sex and hence, HIV transmission appears to be unlikely. But I am concerned about Herpes since I had vigorous skin-to-skin contact. I want to know that- (a) Whether any PEP is available for Herpes or not? (b) If yes, then would it be to any avail to take the same considering the fact that 8 days have passed since the incident? LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, WHAT IS YOUR OPINION- Should I contact a Dermatologist/STD Specialist immediately? or Should I wait and watch to see that whether I develop any symptoms and till when MEANS after how many days I can assume myself safe provided I do not develop any symptoms in that period. or Can I forget the incident. Thank you again for giving your valuable time. Regards, XXXX.

Thank you Sir.