Testing for a year

[Mcwoodysio]

Hi I am new to the site I am curious as I had a unfaithful episode over a year ago 14 months to be precise and I have tested numerous times using self sample 4th gen lab tests and rapid tests and also a hospital test but I am worried that if I infected my wife as we have been having regular sex would that extend the window period for me thanks

[Jim Allen]

I had a unfaithful episode over a year ago 14 months

Details. What did you do, and how did you do it?

[Jim Allen]

I have tested numerous times using self sample 4th gen lab tests and rapid tests and also a hospital test

When after the affair did you test? How many weeks or months afterwards?

[Mcwoodysio]

Hi yes it was unprotected vaginal insertive and I have tested after 3 months twice a month until last week thanks for the reply

[Jim Allen]

Thanks for the details.

Right, you did not acquire HIV from the concerned encounter (Unfaithful episode). You have conclusively tested negative over that.

However, I can't say you are conclusively HIV-negative, considering you have had ongoing potential exposure from your wife. To explain, and it's the same thing whenever anyone mentions being in a relationship;

If you engage in condomless sex with your partner, you are obviously at risk of acquiring HIV. In relationships, condomless sex is often based on trust or past test results; however, this does not prevent HIV, so if condomless sex does occur, you should consider testing more frequently.

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

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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[Mcwoodysio]

But to be clear if I was the only one that could have been infected because she has been faithful and has also tested negative would that mean I would of tested positive by now after a year from my regretful encounter. Thanks again for putting my mind at ease

[Jim Allen]

But to be clear if I was the only one that could have been infected because she has been faithful and has also tested negative would that mean I would of tested positive by now after a year from my regretful encounter. Thanks again for putting my mind at ease

 

To be clear, you are at risk of HIV and seem happy to accept it.

Unless you keep her locked up 24/7, and I truly hope you don't, it's just your trust and relying on her past results, meaning you accept the risk of acquiring HIV.

I have to listen to plenty of newly diagnosed who acquired HIV from their trusted partners because they trusted their "faithful" partners and their past test results.

Don't get me wrong, it's up to you, but I will not pretend it's not an HIV risk, as that would be a disservice to you and the rest of the community. So, if you engage in condomless intercourse, you accept the risk.