Gay sex - Need for testing?

[Anxigay]

Hello,

I am a male. 18 days ago I had unprotected oral sex with another guy with unknown status, no cum in my mouth. 17 days ago, with another guy unknown status, I had a brief unprotected oral sex (no cum) and protected anal sex (as bottom) using water based lubricant. Condom did not break. After sex, I noticed a tiny bit of blood from my anus because of the penetration.

Should I get tested? If so, when can I get test earliest? 21 days, 28 days, 6 weeks?

I know there are similar stories but even small differences create big concerns in a guys head with anxiety problem...

Many thanks in advance for your kindness to reply!

[Eduardo_Romero31]

Hi. In MEDHELP common viewpoint is that oral sex is no risk for HIV, this is backed up with very well know HIV specialists. I agree with them specially for insertive oral sex. As for your exposure (receptive oral sex) your risk is pretty low, if not unexistent. For your peace of mind you can get a rapid test at six weeks but it will not be conclusive until three months mark.

Be safe and have no worries.

[Teak]

Ignore the above post. HIV is not transmitted by oral sex receiving or giving.

[Anxigay]

Thank you! There are many people, websites, forums that say even deep kissing might have risk and you should get tested for "peace of mind". With all these inconsistent information, it is really difficult to have peace of mind, even a sexual life :((( I really dont know how to wait (and waste) 3 months for a conclusive test :((

[Teak]

You didn't have an exposure, you don't need testing and I don't recommend testing for a peace of mind.