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Major anxiety
Ok. I had protected oral and vaginal sex with a sex worker 23 days ago. I have no idea as to get status.
I have two sets of questions.
I'm concerned about all STD but primarily HIV for the following reasons.
1. We used a condom that she had in her bag of tricks. It did not break. I know this for a fact as I ejaculated inside of her and everything was contained. What if this was a lamb skin condom vs latex? How would I know and what is the risk level?
2. I shave my testicles on a regular basis. (I don't shave above my penis, only below.) I believe I shaved that morning. What if I had a small cut at the base of my penis or on my testicles from shaving? I don't think I did, but I can't be sure.
3. A few minutes after protected intercourse she used her hand on me for about ten minutes for a second orgasm. This was not protected. Shortly before I climaxed, for a period of about a minute, she touched me below and briefly inserted her finger (I pulled away as this was unexpected). This was unprotected? What is the risk here? Cuts on her finger...
About a week ago, I got a small flesh colored (just darker than my skin, it's not red) mark almost in the crease of my leg but in the pubic area. Yikes. Could this be an HIV rash??
Second set of questions, and more concerning.
I have been in a long term relationship. It's practically sexless ( literally twice in the past year, yes I've counted).
While the intimacy is gone, we are good friends and I would never want to put her at risk.
A few days after my encounter, she MAY have used my toothbrush shortly after I finished brushing my teeth. I've read a bunch of mixed reports about this risk.
If by chance I contracted HIV (above), I believe I would have had a high viral load within a few days. What is the levels of risk of her using my toothbrush especially at this time??
She has been very sick for the past two weeks. She says she's just run down. I fear something far worse.
I have two sets of questions.
I'm concerned about all STD but primarily HIV for the following reasons.
1. We used a condom that she had in her bag of tricks. It did not break. I know this for a fact as I ejaculated inside of her and everything was contained. What if this was a lamb skin condom vs latex? How would I know and what is the risk level?
2. I shave my testicles on a regular basis. (I don't shave above my penis, only below.) I believe I shaved that morning. What if I had a small cut at the base of my penis or on my testicles from shaving? I don't think I did, but I can't be sure.
3. A few minutes after protected intercourse she used her hand on me for about ten minutes for a second orgasm. This was not protected. Shortly before I climaxed, for a period of about a minute, she touched me below and briefly inserted her finger (I pulled away as this was unexpected). This was unprotected? What is the risk here? Cuts on her finger...
About a week ago, I got a small flesh colored (just darker than my skin, it's not red) mark almost in the crease of my leg but in the pubic area. Yikes. Could this be an HIV rash??
Second set of questions, and more concerning.
I have been in a long term relationship. It's practically sexless ( literally twice in the past year, yes I've counted).
While the intimacy is gone, we are good friends and I would never want to put her at risk.
A few days after my encounter, she MAY have used my toothbrush shortly after I finished brushing my teeth. I've read a bunch of mixed reports about this risk.
If by chance I contracted HIV (above), I believe I would have had a high viral load within a few days. What is the levels of risk of her using my toothbrush especially at this time??
She has been very sick for the past two weeks. She says she's just run down. I fear something far worse.
FROM THE CDC WEBSITE:
Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, consistent and correct use of latex condoms reduces the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including diseases transmitted by genital secretions, and to a lesser degree, genital ulcer diseases. Condom use may reduce the risk for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-associated diseases, e.g., genital warts and cervical cancer.
Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, consistent and correct use of latex condoms reduces the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including diseases transmitted by genital secretions, and to a lesser degree, genital ulcer diseases. Condom use may reduce the risk for genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-associated diseases, e.g., genital warts and cervical cancer.
Thank you for taking your time to read my post and respond to these questions that are important to me.
FYI The CDC classifies protected sex as "low" risk, not "no" risk, so it's not satisfactory to just say there is no risk.
Your service is useless but I hope you have a Merry Christmas nonetheless.
FYI The CDC classifies protected sex as "low" risk, not "no" risk, so it's not satisfactory to just say there is no risk.
Your service is useless but I hope you have a Merry Christmas nonetheless.
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