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Hello, last week I had an encounter with a csw which was a bit risky for a couple of reasons.
First I have genital herpes, but I was not having an outbreak at the time.
Second I had a sore that could of been exposed during intercourse. It was not a herpes lesion it was more of a friction tear in the skin at the lower half of my penis. It was not bleeding at the time but there was some blood and a small scab the day before.
Everything was protected and the condom was intact, however it was a flavored condom that was used for both oral and vaginal sex.
I tested negative in early August so this would be the only exposure I am concerned about. I want to be sure that there was no risk in this situation as I am in a relationship.
Thanks for all the help you all provide on this site
First I have genital herpes, but I was not having an outbreak at the time.
Second I had a sore that could of been exposed during intercourse. It was not a herpes lesion it was more of a friction tear in the skin at the lower half of my penis. It was not bleeding at the time but there was some blood and a small scab the day before.
Everything was protected and the condom was intact, however it was a flavored condom that was used for both oral and vaginal sex.
I tested negative in early August so this would be the only exposure I am concerned about. I want to be sure that there was no risk in this situation as I am in a relationship.
Thanks for all the help you all provide on this site
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There seems to be no risk from what you have described here today.
You used a condom and that ensured your safety, being infected with HSV-2 can certainly increase the odds of HIV transmission. However, the condition is, if you are engaging in an "unprotected" anal or vaginal intercourse. On the contrary to what being said above, you weren't unprotected, therefore there is no risk.
If you are worried about infected blood somehow establishing contact with the lesions or broken skin, it will still not be a risk as HIV is fragile and it is difficult to be transmitted outside of it's host, basically, the exposure to the outside environment would render the fluid uninfectious. No risk.
Testing is not recommended.
You used a condom and that ensured your safety, being infected with HSV-2 can certainly increase the odds of HIV transmission. However, the condition is, if you are engaging in an "unprotected" anal or vaginal intercourse. On the contrary to what being said above, you weren't unprotected, therefore there is no risk.
If you are worried about infected blood somehow establishing contact with the lesions or broken skin, it will still not be a risk as HIV is fragile and it is difficult to be transmitted outside of it's host, basically, the exposure to the outside environment would render the fluid uninfectious. No risk.
Testing is not recommended.
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Thank you, so as said before only the head of the penis needs to be covered regardless of cuts or lesions? I appreciate your response!
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