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Contracting HIV trough small wound in hand (nail biter).

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read this question.

I few days ago I (male) payed an escort for sex. Everything he did was with protection (brought by me, so everything was sealed and in perfect condition) but, in the end, he masturbated me with a hand he had use to touched himself and I masturbated him and got his semen on my hand. We rested in bed for five to ten minutes and whilst washing my hands, I saw a cut or a very small (but open) wound in my finger, right alongside the cuticle . I’m a nail biter so that’s normal for me, but I’m not sure whether or not I had it before the encounter or if I caused it when i washed my hands. All I know is that semen got in my hand and, pretty positive, in this wounded area. What should I think?

I’m going to get tested for EVERYTHING in the weeks to come, however, I would like to get the advice of you experts on the chances of getting HIV or other STDs. To be able to get some peace of mind and put aside the disgust I feel with myself right now.

English is not my first language so I would like to apologize for the mistakes I could have made.
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3191940 tn?1447268717
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The only risks for HIV in adults are:
1) Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or
2) sharing intravenous needles with IV drug users.

Nothing else you can think of would put you at risk for HIV.  NOTHING.  You cannot get HIV or any STD from a handjob, no matter what.   HIV is never contracted through minor cuts or scrapes, and you could never get it through your hands.
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