Had unprotected vaginal sex.. am I infected?

[Squealingbanana18]

So I had sex with a woman off tinder. We ended up not using a condom and now 3 weeks later I’m having some symptoms that I’m not sure of. I have nasal congestion, runny nose, a bit of sneezing and watery eyes.  I looked online and it says that all of these can be symptoms of ars. Some resources said it can be others said it’s not symptoms. To me i thought it was allergies but I’ve never had allergies and I haven’t been sick in 3 years. Not nasal congestion or even a cold. It just kinda worries me because it was 3 weeks right after having unprotected vaginal sex that I got these symptoms when I don’t ever get sick. The fluid coming out of my nose is clear. Also the girl I slept with messaged me saying she was clean after I asked her, but then she ended up blocking me on everything and I can’t get ahold of her. I was just wondering if anyone knew of her actions and my symptoms if I might have ars. I got tested but it was only 2 weeks after we had sex and I know that won’t show up because it’s too soon. Thanks to whoever takes time out to read this and respond. I appreciate it. 

[Jim Allen]

Hi

You engaged in unprotected intercourse, this is a viable HIV transmission risk so test at 6 weeks and again at 13 weeks post exposure for a conclusive result. Also test for easier to transmit STI's whilst you are at it.

Stop looking up rubbish online about symptoms, most common initial symptom is none at all. So work with your doctor on treating whatever is making you sick, regardless of your HIV status HIV simply does not give you a runny nose. I hope you feel better soon.

Here's what you need to know in order to avoid hiv infection:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, correctly and consistently, every time, no exceptions.

Keep in mind that some sexual practices which may be described as ‘safe’ in terms of HIV transmission might still pose a risk for transmission of other STI's, so please do get fully tested regularly and at least yearly for all STI's including but not limited to HIV and test more frequently if unprotected intercourse occurs

Also note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms and the only way of knowing is by testing.

More information on HIV Basics, PEP, TaSP and Transmission can be found through the links in my signature to our POZ pages, this includes information on HIV Testing

Kind regards

Jim

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[Jim Allen]

To add

Also the girl I slept with messaged me saying she was clean after I asked her, but then she ended up blocking me on everything and I can’t get ahold of her.

Her status is none of your business and even if she tested today all it means for sure is she was negative 3 months ago. No good to you and no wonder she blocked you.

Focus on yourself and test at the appropriate time.

BTW

Please avoid the "clean" thing even when its quoting someone/

Living with HIV does not make me dirty or come from being dirty. The term "clean" can be very offensive to some people living with HIV because if being negative or STI free is "clean" than its implies to have one makes people "dirty"

Jim