Question:
Is it possible to get herpes from masturbation? i have never has sex before, but i have been getting bumps at the base of my penis and i'm not sure what to do or how to explain it to anyone else. thanks.

Answer:
Herpes is caught via skin to skin contact.

So you have to find someone with it and then have contact with them to catch it.

You CAN transfer it around your own body. So say if you have it orally, and touch a sore and then immediately masturbate then you COULD transfer it that way.

You can also catch it by oral sex - from someone who has a coldsore on their lip.

But, you really need to see a doctor to get a diagnosis.

Answer:
yea. i'll have to check it out at the doctors. i'll definitely visit a clinic as soon as possible. i've heard not to pop the pimples and stuff because this will cause it to spread. my friend, the only one i've told, keeps telling me that i should try acne medication and other things. im not sure what to do.