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Risk of having HIV
Hello,
Around 23 days ago, I was really drunk and had sex with a prostitute. She put on the condom she got, gave me oral sex with it on, then we had sex. A little later, I decided to use my condom because I was paranoid, and continued having sex, then I eventually ejaculated in the condom.
And now, I'm worried I might have contacted HIV, because its 3 weeks after it and I'm starting to feel a little sick. Moreover, after doing some research, I found out that an HIV test at this point will not be accurate, however a clinic I checked with told me that it would be accurate.
So even if I get tested tomorrow, and the test turns out negative, I will still live with the paranoia I've been living with for three weeks, because there is a chance the test is not accurate.
I'm also worried about herpes, but I can't afford being tested for both.
Around 23 days ago, I was really drunk and had sex with a prostitute. She put on the condom she got, gave me oral sex with it on, then we had sex. A little later, I decided to use my condom because I was paranoid, and continued having sex, then I eventually ejaculated in the condom.
And now, I'm worried I might have contacted HIV, because its 3 weeks after it and I'm starting to feel a little sick. Moreover, after doing some research, I found out that an HIV test at this point will not be accurate, however a clinic I checked with told me that it would be accurate.
So even if I get tested tomorrow, and the test turns out negative, I will still live with the paranoia I've been living with for three weeks, because there is a chance the test is not accurate.
I'm also worried about herpes, but I can't afford being tested for both.
COMMUNITY LEADER
You may be exposed to HIV if you:
1) Have unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Share IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
You used a condom, and it did not break. If it had broken, you would have absolutely known. You had no risk and you do NOT need to test for HIV.
1) Have unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Share IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
You used a condom, and it did not break. If it had broken, you would have absolutely known. You had no risk and you do NOT need to test for HIV.
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