So my boyfriend has herpes simplex 1. We didn t have oral sex, but we somehow managed to transfer it to my vagina. As he was apologizing to me he promised that it would be the first and the last time that it broke out there and would later appear as less painful cold sores. Is that true? Also, how long will the pain/discomfort last? What are some ways to lessen the pain and/or shorten the effects?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you herpes is usually very painful condition it will never be a pain less. Secondly you can take acyclovir as prophylaxis. Calamine lotion will relieve you by giving relieve from pain. For severe pain you can. Take tramadol also.  I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.