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Can Frequent Masturbation Cause Genital Herpes?

hi i just want to ask if is possible to have genetal herpes with frequent masturbation? because, everyday i masturabate but then recently i find out that i have some kinda like genetal herpes in my pennis head.please help me understand what this all about. im from philippines and i dont know what to do.. hope to have an answer.thank you.
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Herpes can be only be acquired by sexual contact (vaginal , anal or oral) with an infected partner.
Herpes usually presents as a cluster of fluid filled bumps which rupture soon to leave behind painful erosions. It is an STD.
No way masturbation is going to get you herpes.
The lesions that you see on penile head are most likely to be fordyce spots, which are yellowish bumps and are a normal physiological variation.
However, I must suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis to know the exact nature of the condition that is bothering you.

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Can Frequent Masturbation Cause Genital Herpes?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic Herpes can be only be acquired by sexual contact (vaginal , anal or oral) with an infected partner. Herpes usually presents as a cluster of fluid filled bumps which rupture soon to leave behind painful erosions. It is an STD. No way masturbation is going to get you herpes. The lesions that you see on penile head are most likely to be fordyce spots, which are yellowish bumps and are a normal physiological variation. However, I must suggest you to visit a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis to know the exact nature of the condition that is bothering you. Regards