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Metaltimber:
Greetings everyone.

I am sexually active. I had so many exposure with prostitute. I did unprotected insertive oral and protected vaginal. I have read through internet that this currently risky activities for hiv. People can get hiv even  condoms was intact and the reason is quality of condoms. I buy condoms from my local shoppings online, most of them are from China and unknown sources and sometimes I used condoms that sex workers provided. I have read that symptoms are useless for hiv detection. I want to know if symptoms usually comes single or multiple. I am going to do sti test by end of this October, last encounter 3 months.

Thank you everyone for answering me.

Jim Allen:
Hiya,

Receiving a blowjob lacks the conditions required for acquiring HIV; thus, it makes sense that after 40+ years of this pandemic in terms of BJs, there hasn't been a single documented case of HIV transmission to an insertive partner (the person being "sucked"), and you will not be the worlds first.

As for intercourse, HIV can't be transmitted through an intact latex, polyisoprene or polyurethane condom. Unless a condom obviously fails during intercourse, there is no reason to be stressing about HIV or testing for HIV outside the standard yearly HIV screening. (In other words, no HIV risk)

Both the blowjob and the intercourse even with a condom are a risk for far easier to transmit STIs but no need to panic, get an STI screening yearly out of standard routine.


--- Quote ---I have read that symptoms are useless for hiv detection. I want to know if symptoms usually comes single or multiple.
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Correct symptoms are useless hence the rule here is we don't discuss them. The vast majority of people will have no noticeable initial symptoms whatsoever, using condoms correctly without exception, considering prep as an additional layer of HIV prevention and regular testing is important.


--- Quote ---I am going to do sti test by end of this October
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Good, as you are sexually active make sure to get an STI & HIV screening yearly out of standard routine.

Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV and get vaccinated against HPV, Hepatitis A & B.

Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.

Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.

Kind regards

Jim

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Some tips on correct condom usage:

Use approved condoms and check for a certification mark (e.g. FDA, C.E., ISO or Kitemark) because the condom complies with safety standards. Check the expiry date and make sure the condom is still within date.

Use lubricant condom-safe water-based lubricants to make condoms more comfortable and reduce breakage risk. – but avoid oil-based lubricants as they can weaken or break condoms.

As for putting the condom on correctly:

Incorrectly done, the risk of breakage can increase. Place the condom on top of the erect penis and pinch the teat at the end of the condom before you start to roll it down the penis. By doing this, you'll squeeze out any air bubbles and ensure there is room for the semen (cum). Roll the condom down to the base of the penis.

If it's on correctly, it will roll downwards easily. If you've started putting it on the wrong way, take it off, and even if you or your partner has not ejaculated (cum), there can still be semen or (pre-cum), so it's important to try again with a new condom. (More to do with risks from other STI's/pregnancy than anything else)

Hold the base of the condom when pulling out after intercourse to prevent leaving it behind and exposing your partner.

Finally, never "test" the condom before or after intercourse. It's not needed at all and could damage the condom, as it's not designed as a reusable (re-stressed) product, and "testing" the condom could lead you to mistakenly think that the condom was damaged during sex when in fact, you caused the damage after the intercourse by trying to "test" it.

Instead, use condoms correctly and consistently. If they don't break during intercourse, there is no reason to stress or test for HIV outside of standard yearly screening.

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