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scared to get tested...
I always practice safe sex and rarely engage in sexual contacts. However on November 28th I just hooked up with a guy (I am male), who gave me unprotected oral for about 3 -4 minutes till pre-***. It was early in the morning, and I think he did not brush his teeth, nor did I see any blood in his saliva. Although, I did not pay attention to his oral hygiene. I neither had any cuts or open sores on my penis. I asked that guy if he was clean two times over and he replied that he was negative. He also said that he gets tested every three months. My concern here is whether I had significant risk, given that I'm uncut and receptive partner was gay (probably very active, if he gets tested every three months). I realyze that it was stupid to engage in any kinds of sexual contacts with someone from high risk group, even though the exposure was low risk. I think that absence of stable female partner provokes me seeking satisfuction sometimes with same sex partners. But I think I need to abolish this stupid practice, for the sake of my future family. Thus, I am asking myself a question if I should get tested after this particular exposure. Why doctors responses are so different? Some say that insertive oral is zero risk, others that you should get tested after 3 months (like specialist at thebody site), or even after six in some public clinics. Does it have something to do with personal level of awareness or professional prospective. Also, I read that some specialists claim that if insertive partner in oral sex did not have noticable open sore or cuts on his penis the risk is not existant at all. Others claim that even if giving (if he is infected) partner would have fountains of blood coming out of his mouth infection is still impossible. Obviously, we can suspect that there is not enough scientific done in this field. So, please tell me if I need to get tested, and what you think about my comments. I wish you all the best in you research field!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
There is no such mechanism. You have to start over. Sorry.
Dr. HHH, I understood your remarks, but how do I re-post my question to HIV Prevention Expert forum from here. Do I have to start a new thread?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
By the way, I have no patience with "too scared to get tested". Intellectually you know that is dumb. If you are concerned, just do it.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Apparently you didn't read (or you didn't heed) the prominent notice at the top of this forum: "This forum is limited to questions about STDs other than HIV/AIDS. For questions about HIV prevention, or if you have general questions about safe sex (e.g., condoms, how to protect yourself from HIV and STDs), please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum." Please re-post your question there.
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
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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.
