Herpes in men can cause bumps, sores, and redness on the genitals, anus, scrotum, and thighs. The virus can also be transmitted even when there are no visible symptoms, and can be present in the urethra. Some men may not realize they have herpes if their initial outbreak is mild or they never seek medical attention.
The most recognizable sign of herpes in men is the presence of bumps or blisters on the genitals or anus. However, a man may have symptoms before he can see recognizable herpes bumps; the skin on a man’s genitals often becomes sore and red before they appear. Eventually, the bumps turn into blisters and can eventually turn into open sores. After a while, the sores usually stop bleeding or ooze fluid and scab. Once the sores have healed, there may not be any other symptoms until the next outbreak, which could be weeks later or not until months or even years have passed.
Many people believe that a man will always have sores on his penis if he has herpes, but this is a misconception. Herpes can cause bumps and sores to develop not only on the penis, but also on the scrotum. Wounds can also develop in the anal area and on the thighs of the affected man. This means that a visual inspection of the penis may not be sufficient to ensure that a sexual partner is free from herpes. It also means that condom use may not provide 100% protection from this sexually transmitted disease.
It is worth noting that one of the symptoms of herpes in men can be a bump or sore hidden from the naked eye. These bumps sometimes form inside a man’s urethra. The urethra is the tube through which urine passes out of the body.
The absence of a bump or sore on the genitals, anus, or surrounding areas does not necessarily mean that a man cannot pass herpes to a sexual partner. It is possible to transmit the virus even when the infected person has no symptoms and has not shown them for some time. Additionally, it is possible to spread the virus through both heterosexual and homosexual contact, and it can also be spread through oral sex.
Interestingly, a man can have herpes but be completely unaware that he is infected. This can happen when the initial outbreak is too mild to be noticeable. It can also happen when a man has a severe initial outbreak but never sees a doctor for a diagnosis. Since it could be years before he gets herpes symptoms again, he may not realize he has a sexually transmitted disease.
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