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Handjob + removing a bloody condom
For a few days ago I had protected sex with a girl of unknown status. The condom did not break or anything.
But there was blood on the condom when I removed it. I of course needed to touch it when removing it. And now I am afraid that I might have touched my penis with the same hand.
I have understood that vaginal fluids do not stay infectious when they expose to air, but how is it with blood?
I also fingered the girl before we had sex, and then touched my penis. I did not see any blood at that point.
Any of these situations would require testing? I am a bit worried now.
Juha
But there was blood on the condom when I removed it. I of course needed to touch it when removing it. And now I am afraid that I might have touched my penis with the same hand.
I have understood that vaginal fluids do not stay infectious when they expose to air, but how is it with blood?
I also fingered the girl before we had sex, and then touched my penis. I did not see any blood at that point.
Any of these situations would require testing? I am a bit worried now.
Juha
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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.
Touching your penis with fluids, whether it is vaginal fluid or blood, is NOT a risk for HIV. HIV transmission happens sexually INSIDE the body - when an unprotected penis is inside of a vagina or anus, with no condom.
1) Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or
2) sharing intravenous needles with IV drug users.
Touching your penis with fluids, whether it is vaginal fluid or blood, is NOT a risk for HIV. HIV transmission happens sexually INSIDE the body - when an unprotected penis is inside of a vagina or anus, with no condom.
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