Category: Sexual Health
Question: I became sexually active of recent and had sex with my boyfriend once without protection ever since then I have been itching my private part I have pains while  urinating and I think I have sores in my private partplease what do you think am suffering from and what should I do
Answer: Hello 

Sores in the genital area have many causes but when combined with the other symptoms listed itchiness and associated painful urination plus a history of unprotected sex it is a high chance of STI 

My advice is to visit a doctor for physical examination and lab investigations to find the exact cause and be treated accordingly 

Meanwhile you have to discuss with your boyfriend so he can seek medical attention too and prevent reinfecting you after treatment or to transmit it to other sexual partners It is best that you do not have sex until the sores have subsided and until you have completed your treatment 

Cheers