Itching In Genital Area

Lots of things can cause itching -- from dry skin to everyday rashes and fungal infections. However, genital itching can be a sign that your partner has contracted crab lice or other STDs. If you start to experience itching yourself, it’s important to get yourself checked right away.

Open Sores, Blisters or Bumps Near the Mouth or Genitals

Herpes is an STD that’s characterized by blisters or sores on the penis, testicles, on or around the anus, buttocks or thighs, as well as on the lips, tongue, gums and other parts of the body. Other STDs, like HPV, are characterized by the presence of sores, blisters or genital warts. If you see anything that looks suspicious, don’t engage in sexual activity. Even oral sex will put you at risk of contracting an STD. Have a conversation with your partner and insist on an STD test. If you’ve recently had sex with your partner prior to noticing the lesions, it may be time for you to get an STD test of your own to determine whether or not you may have already been exposed.

Painful Intercourse or Painful Urination

If your partner is having painful urination (and admits to it) or if you notice that he’s finding intercourse to be painful or suddenly has an aversion to being intimate, it may be a sign that he has contracted an STD. If he experiences these symptoms, you may want to get yourself checked for STDs to be sure you haven’t contracted a disease. Remember, some diseases are contagious before the onset of symptoms, so even if you are symptom-free, it doesn’t mean that you are

Loss of Appetite

If you’ve noticed that your partner, who used to pack away meals and come back for seconds, is not eating with the daintiness of a runway model, have a conversation with him about what’s going on. A loss of appetite is an early symptom of many STDs, including but not limited to herpes and hepatitis B. A decreased appetite may be caused by other factors, including stress at work or a quiet diet (he may be trying to lose weight but not want you to know he’s self-conscious). Use your intuition and trust your gut. If his loss of appetite is combined with any of the other symptoms on this list, it may be time to request that your partner get an STD test.