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I posted in the HIV prevention forum but still feel the need to post here bc I think I'm losing my mind once again:-/
On 8-8-13 I had protected/unprotected vaginal sex with a guy who's status is unknown. Initially we started off using a condom but towards the end it was taken off and we continued without for maybe 5-10 mins and I'm not sure if he ejaculated in me or not. I'm guessing he did. The day after sex I got a bacterial infection and was treated for it. I recently found out(after the encounter) I had Hsv-1&2 and I read that having it increases your chances of getting HIV. I wasn't having any OB or shedding at the time of my encounter. Today it feels as if my throat is beginning to hurt. I'm worried that I may have contracted the disease and I don't know what to do. I know its still early to test but I guess my question is how high or low was my risk? When can I test to kinda give me some sense of mind? If I do indeed develop a sore throat or fever...could this be ars? What are my chances of getting a positive after four weeks? I plan on getting a rapid HIV test at 28 days then I will follow up with testing at 42 days and so forth. Thanks for your help
On 8-8-13 I had protected/unprotected vaginal sex with a guy who's status is unknown. Initially we started off using a condom but towards the end it was taken off and we continued without for maybe 5-10 mins and I'm not sure if he ejaculated in me or not. I'm guessing he did. The day after sex I got a bacterial infection and was treated for it. I recently found out(after the encounter) I had Hsv-1&2 and I read that having it increases your chances of getting HIV. I wasn't having any OB or shedding at the time of my encounter. Today it feels as if my throat is beginning to hurt. I'm worried that I may have contracted the disease and I don't know what to do. I know its still early to test but I guess my question is how high or low was my risk? When can I test to kinda give me some sense of mind? If I do indeed develop a sore throat or fever...could this be ars? What are my chances of getting a positive after four weeks? I plan on getting a rapid HIV test at 28 days then I will follow up with testing at 42 days and so forth. Thanks for your help
Well the advise you have had so far is sound and really only testing can confirm your status as you know.
To add, why not get your partner tested for HIV. Although this cannot confirm your status 100%, I think it would certainly help reduce your anxiety knowing if he had a negative test.
To add, why not get your partner tested for HIV. Although this cannot confirm your status 100%, I think it would certainly help reduce your anxiety knowing if he had a negative test.
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Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
