Risk of getting HIV from sharing a masturbator/Fleshligh

[mikey010203]

Hello guys. I had an encounter about 2 and a half weeks ago with another guy I've been seeing before - no strings attached, just fooling around. Before our most recent encounter, I last saw him Jan of 2015. I got tested for HIV 6-8 months after that - (negative). I last saw him a few weeks ago and what we did was this - he gave me oral sex (I was the insertive/active partner) and shared a masturbator/Fleshlight. He used it first with soap as lubricant and a few minutes after, used it on me still using soap as lubricant. I am quite worried that I may have gotten the virus through this encounter as he may have left pre-seminal fluid before he used it on me - I still don't know his status because he may have seen other people before I had this encounter. Can you guys help me assess my risk? I plan to get an antibody rapid test during the 6th week post-exposure. I'm losing sleep over this. Thanks a lot and more power!

[mikey010203]

Actually, sir, yes. I have read what the other member said. But I'm not an expert on HIV and unless you're on the exact same situation as I am right now, you don't know how scared I am that these symptoms are appearing 2-3 weeks after my exposure. My exposure was a mistake and I should have known better but what's done is done. I just wish you could've answered with proper assessment rather than asking if I have read what I was advised. I am currently experiencing similar symptoms as caffeine withdrawal as I have stopped drinking iced coffee (I don't like the taste of brewed, hot coffee) after consuming at least 150mg of caffeine every 2 days. I hope this is all that this is.

[Vance2335]

Did you read what you were advised on how HIV is transmitted?

[mikey010203]

Here is what's happening. My 4-year-old sister had this bad cough 2 days ago, the wet type where you could tell there was phlegm and today, she has a cold. Yesterday, I had a headache and slight fatigue and stuffed nose - occasionally sneezing, no fever or joint pains or anything just the headache, stuffed nose and fatigue. Once a week, i only get about 2-3 hours of sleep because of work. Could I have gotten this from my sister? Or because of the lack of sleep? I'm sorry if it seems redundant but I only noticed these symptoms because of being too keen about the HIV infection. I'm so scared that the headaches or the fatigue may be because of HIV. Can you help me with this? Thank you so much

[mikey010203]

Update: I feel quite tired yesterday and have a stuffed nose and headaches when I move my head. I don't have fever, cough, rashes, swollen lymph nodes or any mouth ulcers or sores. I feel a lot better today, though. Is this not due to HIV? I'm scared :-(

[mikey010203]

Thanks a lot! I was worried I might have gotten the virus through this incident. Do you recommend testing for Antibodies at 6-12 weeks?

[BeStrong_]

Hi,
There is no risk of hiv transmission from this incident.
HIV can be transmitted via unprotected vaginal or/and anal penetration, sharing IV works in drugs and from mother to child
Take care