Worried of catching HIV

[LeBeauPrince]

A month ago, I had protected sex with a masseuse. The intercourse only lasted about 10 seconds and when I pulled out, the sperm is still inside the condom which indicated that the condom didn't fail. But I don't know if there's a small hole on the sides.

And then 2 weeks later, I had a sore throat, I took medicine and feel better the following day.

Now roughly 1 month after the intercourse and two weeks after the first symptom (sore throat), I am having a very painful sore throat accompanied by high fever that I haven't been getting from quite some time.

I am really scared. Because the symptoms and the time match with what I read from the internet. The symptom is fever with sore throat and occurs about 2-4 weeks after the intercourse.

I think it's too early to go for blood test either because the if the tested is taken prior to 6 months after exposure, then the result isn't conclusive.

[RubyWitch]

I don't "THINK" your symptoms are not related to HIV..........I KNOW they aren't. You had protected sex, therefore, you HAD NO RISK.



Please redirect all further HIV questions to our HIV Prevention Forum.

Thank you

RubyWitch

[LeBeauPrince]

Hi Ruby, thanks for the response. Thankfully, I didn't have oral sex. But why do you think that my symptoms aren't related to HIV? I thought the main symptoms of HIV ARS are very high fever and very sore throat which occur 2-4 weeks after the potential exposure. Those are exactly what I experienced.

[RubyWitch]

You had  NO RISK for HIV and do NOT need to test.

When a condom breaks, it fails spectacularly. You would have NO doubts.

If you had oral sex, you need to be checked for STD's.

Your other symptoms are NOT related to HIV in any way. You either have a flu type illness or your anxiety is getting to you.

We can help you with the anxiety, but any further questions about your HIV concerns should be posted on our HIV Prevention Forum.
Relax
RubyWitch