Risk of HIV from Genital Rubbing

[Sun_eyedgirl123]

On January 11th, guy rubbed his penis on my vagina (the pink part, between the labia) no penetration, but there was a lot of vaginal fluids, and maybe pre-cum. Started feeling sick on the night of January 26th ( chills, no fever, headache that lasted for almost a week) and today is February 3rd and I still feel sick, (feels like sinus a lot of sinus pressure, but have some body aches everywhere almost feels like needles or pins, fatigue, and high blood pressure, I am diabetic type 2 by the way and iron-deficiency anemic, but no fever) doctor just put me on antibiotics. Could I possibly have HIV, I could have made myself sick from being worried so much, hence high blood pressure, or from the weather change. Also I got my first covid vaccine on the 14th of January, on the 20th started having vaccine symptoms like swollen lymph node under the armpit of the arm where I got the shot, and on the 22nd arm was swollen, I’m supposed to get my second shot soon though. Got a covid test and that came back negative. If I don’t feel better after the antibiotics, my mom is going to make another doctor’s appointment to do lab work. She’s a nurse, and told me not to worry, that I don’t have it because, I never got penetrated. What do you think?

[CurfewX]

No penetration = no risk.

I hope you get to the bottom of your health issues!

[Sun_eyedgirl123]

Thank you so much, I’m trying not worry, but it’s kind of hard, because I’ve had a really tough year and have had to see a therapist, I think I just shouldn’t get involved with guys for a while, because I don’t think I’m prepared for that again.

[AnxiousNoMore]

That seems like a long delay for a shot reaction and most people who post here with NO risk think their lymph is swollen (but for them it is just irritated because they are poking it a lot trying to probe) so make sure your nurse mom thinks it really is a problem - because if it isn't she might be able to take one worry off your mind.
There is no reason to give up guys after a non-event like you had, but controlling anxiety is different for everyone. Probably it is a good idea to continue to see the therapist to try to get back to a normal life.

[CurfewX]

I hope you can continue with your therapist.  There is NOTHING wrong with seeking help when you need it, and pulling yourself away from romantic relationships while you get yourself into a better place mentally and emotionally.   I hope life gets better for you.

[Sun_eyedgirl123]

Thank you so much, your words mean a lot, it’s nice to having a second opinion, I went on sights and everything and the answer was never clear wether or not you can get it the way I explained. Thank you.

[Sun_eyedgirl123]

I think I was spotting a little bit, but still no penetration= no risk, also 6 weeks after that encounter I took an Ora quick test just for my piece of mind, should I believe the results?

[CurfewX]

Of course your test was negative.  It will always be negative, since you were never exposed to HIV.

[Sun_eyedgirl123]

Makes sense, the sexual encounter happened the day after my period, so I was spotting a little blood, so I got worried that, that can be a risk factor even if there was no penetration, So that’s why I took the Oraquick HIV test, and wondered if it was conclusive 6 weeks after a “possible” exposure. Thanks again

[GuitarRox]

That you were spotting is not a risk factor.