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I Just Tested Poz / MOVED: Worried...?
« Last post by Jim Allen on Today at 10:49:50 pm »
This topic has been moved to Do I Have HIV?.

https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=77838.0
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Worried...?
« Last post by leatherman on Today at 08:55:25 pm »
You're welcome.

Although oral sex is a theorical risk, so far no one has ever been infected that way. Enzymes in salvia interrupt HIV from infecting. And as far as blood transmission, you really need in have it injected into you, or both people bleeding into each other's gaping wounds (like after a car accident) to be infected.

You didn't need PEP, but non-HIV doctors and hospital doctors who don't see much HIV in a community will often over-react. ;)
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Worried...?
« Last post by Randomgrl on Today at 07:08:24 pm »
Thank you. I figured as much but the doctor I spoke to still gave me pep because of the small cut I explained even tho he didn't cum. Which is what made me worry. Maybe she did it is calm me, idk but thank you regardless
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Do I Have HIV? / Re: Worried...?
« Last post by leatherman on Today at 07:03:37 pm »
yes, this is the wrong section. you should have posted in "Am I Infected?" category. but don't worry we'll get it moved.

As to your situation, HIV is transmitted through unprotected anal or vaginal sex or by sharing injection needles. Clearly you did neither, so you had no risk for HIV.

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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As a member of the "Do I have HIV" Forum, you are required to only post in this one thread no matter how long between visits or the subject matter. You can find this thread by going to your profile and selecting show own post, which will take you here. It helps us to help you when you keep all your thoughts or questions in one thread, and it helps other readers to follow the discussion. Any additional threads will be removed.
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Do I Have HIV? / Worried...?
« Last post by Randomgrl on Today at 06:47:15 pm »
Well, I'll try to explain everything I can here and not waste my 3 posts

I'm a female, one night (may 10th few days ago) I got drunk at the bar and did some coke too, went home with the bartender and some of his friends and partied a little more as aforementioned. One of the bartenders friends was there at the house and eventually me and him kissed some and I gave him oral. I feel like a lot of it was sucking his soft dick though lol. He was drunk and coked up too so he wasn't very erect, if at all. I was messed up but I know he didn't fully cum. Perhaps pre cum I'm unsure. I had one bite mark/slice in the inside of my cheek because coke makes you clench and bite your jaws I believe. I don't recall any bleeding but idk. I also don't know if I had it during oral or not but it's in the back by my wisdom teeth.

If he didn't fully ejaculate, and we didn't have any intercourse, do you think I'm okay regardless or the bite mark and his unknown status? I am aware of other stds of the throat. Was PEP needed?

Thank you

Edit: mods I posted this in the wrong section I apologize I don't know if you can move it
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I Just Tested Poz / Re: Hi all... feeling a bit lonely 🙁 no one know
« Last post by Jim Allen on Today at 03:33:47 pm »
@Smokiboy43

Sorry to hear about your struggles. I think part of this is still you coming to terms with the diagnosis. Have you talked to a therapist?


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I Just Tested Poz / Re: Hi all... feeling a bit lonely 🙁 no one know
« Last post by Jim Allen on Today at 03:28:24 pm »
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was looking to try to send you a personal message, but I couldn’t find the way.

That's my fault. I by mistake made you a "Do I have HIV" member yesterday, but fixed it now.
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Research News & Studies / Re: EBT-101
« Last post by Jim Allen on Today at 10:47:31 am »
I see poz.com are now also reporting this update.

CRISPR HIV Gene Therapy Disappoints in Early Study
https://www.poz.com/article/crispr-hiv-gene-therapy-disappoints-early-study

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EBT-101 recipients who stopped antiretrovirals experienced HIV viral rebound, but similar therapies may hold more promise for herpes and hepatitis B
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Mental Health & HIV / Re: Top 3 things that improve our Mental Health
« Last post by Jim Allen on Today at 03:02:31 am »
@Jesminnovak

Hiya, and welcome to the forums.

As you are new here, please post an introduction thread either in the "Just tested positive" or the "Living with HIV forum" to let us know a bit more about you, such as how long you have been living with HIV,  how you are doing, how the treatment is going, etc.

It is standard for new forum members to introduce themselves. Thanks
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Mental Health & HIV / Re: Top 3 things that improve our Mental Health
« Last post by Jesminnovak on Today at 02:45:32 am »
PTSD is no joke, it's like carrying around a backpack full of bricks every day. But hey, you're not alone in this. There's a whole community here rooting for you, myself included. And remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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