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Hi all,
Ive got a question. Today an (to me) unknow man gave me oral stimulation for about 5-7 secondes and not deep.
The question: what are the odds of catching gonorrhea? Or herpes for that matter? Should i worry? Cause im going out of my mind atm!
Tnx!
Ive got a question. Today an (to me) unknow man gave me oral stimulation for about 5-7 secondes and not deep.
The question: what are the odds of catching gonorrhea? Or herpes for that matter? Should i worry? Cause im going out of my mind atm!
Tnx!
Most bacterial STD infections (except Syphilis) can show up in test results after about 7 days, but by the 7th day you would probably experience symptoms of some kind if there was a bacterial STD involved (again except Syphilis).
If there was a chance of a Syphilis infection, the chancre sore would manifest after 2 or 3 weeks after exposure... but as I said, he'd have to have the chancre in his mouth in order to potentially infect you, and there's also something else to keep in mind:
People can be exposed to numerous infections (bacterial or viral), whether they are STD related or not, and NOT get infected.
You DO have an immune system for a reason, and if you keep it supplied with what it needs to keep it strong, chances of potential infection from anything drops down tremendously.
As I said earlier, the sexual activity was very brief, and I doubt there's anything to worry about.
Just in case, keep an eye on things, but do not obsess.
If there was a chance of a Syphilis infection, the chancre sore would manifest after 2 or 3 weeks after exposure... but as I said, he'd have to have the chancre in his mouth in order to potentially infect you, and there's also something else to keep in mind:
People can be exposed to numerous infections (bacterial or viral), whether they are STD related or not, and NOT get infected.
You DO have an immune system for a reason, and if you keep it supplied with what it needs to keep it strong, chances of potential infection from anything drops down tremendously.
As I said earlier, the sexual activity was very brief, and I doubt there's anything to worry about.
Just in case, keep an eye on things, but do not obsess.
Last question here. If you would know for sure you're infected (theoretically), could you treat gonorrhea after 1-2 days already? I know tests can only tell after 2-3 weeks, but could you treat it that early already? (I know its not wise because of unneccesairy antibuotics use potentially, but just curious if it would work)
Tnx
Tnx
Thank you for your answer deskman. Do you happen to know the odds of getting herpes in this case? I read there is no treatment and i really don't want to catch that!
Oh i must add too though (perhaps relevant) i have had partners in the past who had herpes simplex (never kissed when they had cold sores though). I read something that most people carry it but only a few actually have the sores but if you have type 1 (simplex) it's highly unlikely that you'll get it down under? is that correct or am i mistaking?
Also he didn't seem to have any ulcers or rashes on his mouth (didn't see the inside of his mouth.
Oh i must add too though (perhaps relevant) i have had partners in the past who had herpes simplex (never kissed when they had cold sores though). I read something that most people carry it but only a few actually have the sores but if you have type 1 (simplex) it's highly unlikely that you'll get it down under? is that correct or am i mistaking?
Also he didn't seem to have any ulcers or rashes on his mouth (didn't see the inside of his mouth.
Chances from oral transmission are low for virtually any STD, especially given the length of the act as well as the premise he did not go deep on you.
Herpes usually transmits itself if there are visible sores... same goes for Syphilis (if he had ulcers on or in his mouth - maybe even through rashes).
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are possible if he had them in his throat, but that would require of him to probably go deeper on you in terms of oral sex.
I don't think there's anything to worry about from such a short oral contact, but in order to be completely at peace, give it a month to 6 weeks and go get tested.
Herpes usually transmits itself if there are visible sores... same goes for Syphilis (if he had ulcers on or in his mouth - maybe even through rashes).
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are possible if he had them in his throat, but that would require of him to probably go deeper on you in terms of oral sex.
I don't think there's anything to worry about from such a short oral contact, but in order to be completely at peace, give it a month to 6 weeks and go get tested.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
