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HIV Prevention and Testing => Do I Have HIV? => Topic started by: Curiousman28 on February 08, 2024, 04:20:57 pm
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Hello!
I'm communicating because I don't know what to do anymore.
My medical service keeps giving error and I'm not being allowed to take PEP.
I had an encounter last night at 7pm.
Even though there was no risky behavior perse (no penetration)
I engaged with a man who rubbed his member against my anus a couple of times and pressed against the ring.
I am convinced it never went in, but I did notice a very small fissure right along the entrance of my anus and it likely came in contact with his copious precum.
I feel really stressed over this as I told him I don't engage in unprotected sex yet he still tried to go for it
Realistically, is there a high risk of contracting HIV from this event? Or are external anal gashes (surrounding the ring and pushing a bit into it) not fit for the virus to thrive? Mind you, this happened in a sauna, so warmer temperatures and moisture.
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is there a high risk of contracting HIV from this event?
there was no risk of HIV transmission.
HIV is fragile and limited in the way it is acquired sexually. HIV is mainly transmitted through unprotected anal/vaginal sex or sharing injection needles. HIV is acquired within the confines of the human body. Exposed outside the body, the receptors needed to infect are corroded due to changes in air, temperature, etc.
this incident wasn't a risk and you don't need PEP.
Have a great day,
Michael
Reducing Your HIV risks:
With no exceptions, use condoms correctly and consistently for anal or vaginal intercourse
Talk to a healthcare provider about PrEP as another layer of protection
Get tested yearly for HIV and other STIs.
If you don’t use condoms and/or PrEP, test more frequently
Some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other more easily acquired STIs. It is possible to show no signs or symptoms from an STI so testing is the only way to know.
Get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.
What’s the ONLY way to know if you’ve been infected by HIV or an STI?
Get tested.
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