tgeorge:
Hi, I recently had anal sex with a sex worker with a condom. She said she gets tested and is negative. The condom didn't break but slipped slightly but still covered my penis head.
Should I be worried and consider prep or go on with my life?
Jim Allen:
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, move on with your life.
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You mean PEP, not PrEP. Anyhow, as mentioned above you had no HIV risk, but so you understand the difference between PEP & PrEP below is some information.
PrEP = Pre-exposure prophylaxis, is HIV medication that is started before exposure and then continued after exposure to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. This is usually taken daily or event-based dosing, the key is you start before exposure, not after.
PEP = Post-exposure prophylaxis, a 28-day course of HIV medication started as soon as possible post-exposure, no later than 72 hours and PEP aims to prevent HIV infection.
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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