I really feel for you. I too was in your situation about 6 months ago. I'd used hair removal cream on my bikini area and sometimes it causes itching when the hair regrows. Thinking this was the case, I thought nothing of it... after a few weeks, the itching became worse and I began experiencing bloody discharge. Panicked, I made an appt with my Dr. During this whole ordeal, my partner was aware of everything going on. The nurse I'd spoken with over the phone said that they'd run some tests and an ultrasound. She said if everything came back negative she'd have to do an endoscopy. By this time I was freaking out. 3 days after I had the exam I received a phone call with the most devastating news of my life. I was told I had trichomoniasis!! Here I was, 41 years old, faithful to my partner of 13 years being told I had an STI. I too was at work when I received this call. Quietly leaving my office to rant in my car, I confronted my partner about my condition. I never revealed what I had because I wanted him to go and get tested himself. I too thought that I was being cheated on and felt that if I held back on what I had he'd have to confront his filthy lover. He went to his Dr the same day. Because he didn't know exactly what it was he had they tested for everything and treated him. Imagine my anger when all his tests came back negative. I called my Dr. and told her his results were negative, could this have been something else. She said no. He called his Dr and was told about the use of damp towels, or possible infection had we been in a Jacuzzi, which we hadn't. We do use damp towels to clean up after sex. This whole ordeal put a strain on our relationship. I was convinced he was cheating and he was upset because I didn't trust him. Our sex life halted, for 5 months. When we initiated sex again we used condoms. About a week ago, we stopped using condoms. Now, the itching has returned. I'm seriously thinking it could be the damp towels. We both were treated and both finished all our medication as prescribed. So I know neither of us had it still, or at least I didn't have it still. Now I dread bringing this up again, because we'd gotten back to a good place, even though it was hell to get there. Do you and your husband wipe down with damp towels after sex, because that may be the trigger. I hope your situation works out for the best. I was in your shoes before and have stepped in them again, so I know the pain and hurt you have. But he may actually not have cheated, just as you have not. Do research and exhaust all possible scenarios, you may find more answers out there.
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I really feel for you. I too was in your situation about 6 months ago. I'd used hair removal cream on my bikini area and sometimes it causes itching when the hair regrows. Thinking this was the case, I thought nothing of it... after a few weeks, the itching became worse and I began experiencing bloody discharge. Panicked, I made an appt with my Dr. During this whole ordeal, my partner was aware of everything going on. The nurse I'd spoken with over the phone said that they'd run some tests and an ultrasound. She said if everything came back negative she'd have to do an endoscopy. By this time I was freaking out. 3 days after I had the exam I received a phone call with the most devastating news of my life. I was told I had trichomoniasis!! Here I was, 41 years old, faithful to my partner of 13 years being told I had an STI. I too was at work when I received this call. Quietly leaving my office to rant in my car, I confronted my partner about my condition. I never revealed what I had because I wanted him to go and get tested himself. I too thought that I was being cheated on and felt that if I held back on what I had he'd have to confront his filthy lover. He went to his Dr the same day. Because he didn't know exactly what it was he had they tested for everything and treated him. Imagine my anger when all his tests came back negative. I called my Dr. and told her his results were negative, could this have been something else. She said no. He called his Dr and was told about the use of damp towels, or possible infection had we been in a Jacuzzi, which we hadn't. We do use damp towels to clean up after sex. This whole ordeal put a strain on our relationship. I was convinced he was cheating and he was upset because I didn't trust him. Our sex life halted, for 5 months. When we initiated sex again we used condoms. About a week ago, we stopped using condoms. Now, the itching has returned. I'm seriously thinking it could be the damp towels. We both were treated and both finished all our medication as prescribed. So I know neither of us had it still, or at least I didn't have it still. Now I dread bringing this up again, because we'd gotten back to a good place, even though it was hell to get there. Do you and your husband wipe down with damp towels after sex, because that may be the trigger. I hope your situation works out for the best. I was in your shoes before and have stepped in them again, so I know the pain and hurt you have. But he may actually not have cheated, just as you have not. Do research and exhaust all possible scenarios, you may find more answers out there.
July 15, 2017 - 4:45amThis Comment
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