I'm only 17, but I will try to make this
as professional as possible. Early this
morning (around 12:30 am) I slipped
outside to meet a girl i had not seen in a
long time. Well, one thing leads to
another and we had intercourse.
Unfortunately, when i made this decission,
I didn't fully think it through. She has a
history of drug abuse (not totally sure if
she used needle drugs) and permiscuous
behavior. I used a condom but here is the
catch: Previous to intercourse we engaged
in mutual masturbation. While putting on
the condom, I had body fluids on my hands,
and touched the inside of the condom. I do
not know if she has HIV, and wouldn't
trust her enough to ask. I have gotten an
HIV test in the past (thankfully
negative), so I am not afraid to go for
another. The thing is, I was told it takes
three months before HIV virus will
register on a test. I am very, and hope
that someone here can tell me what level
of risk I am at.
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Lur 587 Posted: 04-29-08 20:05pm
For HIV to occur, you need three things.
A fluid HIGH in HIV eg blood, semen,
vaginal fliuds and sometimes breast milk.
Together with that you need an activity
like unprotected sex. Further still you
need a cut, tear, sore or puncture for the
virus to enter.
When you say mutual mastubation, do you
mean you masterbated each other? Doesn't
matter anyway but it would have helped me
understand better. Were your hands intact
without any cuts? If yes, you need not
worry.
For an accurate blood test, you would have
to wait three months and then another
three months to confirm everything.
Reason being that in the first test, the
doctor catches 98% of the people infected.
There is a 2% that take six months to
show up.
Testing can be stressful as you might know
and I hope you can get counselling before
and after. Test for your peace of mind
and please be careful.
Always
Muthoni (Mson)
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lur587
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Posted: 04-29-08 20:24pm
I fingered her and she...returned the
favor? I am worried about the fact that i
had her vaginal fluids on my hands, and
touched the inside of the condom 9part
that was contacting my penis.) I don't
recall any open wounds on my finger or
genitals.
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Lur 587 Posted: 04-29-08 21:33pm
The contents in the inside of the condom
were yours right? Why would you worry
about that? Remember that HIV dies 30
seconds to a minute after it hits the air.
...I have read your post again and I
gather you are worried that her fluids got
into the condom as you had touched her and
touched the inside of the condom. Is that
correct?
You would have had a tear on your penis
and the HIV in her fluids must have
survived the transfer. The cuts and tears
on the genitals and inside are not visible
to the human eye.
I repeat that you should test for your own
peace of mind.
All the best
Hoping to hear your clarification on my
confusion
Always
Muthoni (Mson)
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lur587
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Posted: 04-29-08 21:36pm
Yes, I am worried her fluids got into the
condom while I was putting it on. I want
to get tested, but doing so is useless
until 3 months passes:(
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lur587
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Posted: 04-30-08 21:37pm
Is it possible to get an accurate test
earlier than 3 months?
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Posted: 04-30-08 22:19pm
lur587
wrote:
Is it possible to get an
accurate test earlier than 3
months?
no
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Posted: 04-30-08 22:32pm
How Is HIV Transmitted?
A person who is HIV-infected carries the
virus in certain body fluids, including
blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and
breast milk. The virus can be transmitted
only if such HIV-infected fluids enter the
bloodstream of another person. This kind
of direct entry can occur (1) through the
linings of the vagina, rectum, mouth, and
the opening at the tip of the penis; (2)
through intravenous injection with a
syringe; or (3) through a break in the
skin, such as a cut or sore. Usually, HIV
is transmitted through:
* Unprotected sexual intercourse (either
vaginal or anal) with someone who is
HIV-infected.
Women are at greater risk of HIV infection
through vaginal sex than men, although the
virus can also be transmitted from women
to men. Anal sex (whether male-male or
male-female) poses a high risk mainly to
the receptive partner, because the lining
of the anus and rectum are extremely thin
and filled with small blood vessels that
can be easily injured during intercourse.
* Unprotected oral sex with someone who is
HIV-infected.
There are far fewer cases of HIV
transmission attributed to oral sex than
to either vaginal or anal intercourse, but
oral-genital contact poses a clear risk of
HIV-infection, particularly when
ejaculation occurs in the mouth. This risk
is increased when either partner has cuts
or sores, such as those caused by sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), recent
tooth-brushing, or canker sores, which can
allow the virus to enter the bloodstream.
* Sharing needles or syringes with someone
who is HIV-infected.
Laboratory studies show that infectious
HIV can survive in used needles for a
month or more, and should never reuse or
share syringes, water, or drug preparation
equipment. This includes needles or
syringes used to inject illegal drugs such
as heroin, as well as steroids. Other
types of needles, such as those used for
body piercing and tattoos, can also carry
HIV.
* Infection during pregnancy, childbirth,
or breast-feeding (mother-to-infant
transmission).
Any woman who is pregnant or considering
becoming pregnant and thinks she may have
been exposed to HIV even if the exposure
occurred years ago should seek testing and
counseling. Mother-to-infant transmission
has been reduced to just a few cases each
year in the U.S., where pregnant women are
tested for HIV, and those who test
positive are provided with drugs to
prevent transmission and counseled not to
breast-feed.
How Is HIV Not Transmitted?
HIV is not an easy virus to pass from one
person to another. It is not transmitted
through food or air (for instance, by
coughing or sneezing). There has never
been a case where a person was infected by
a household member, relative, co-worker,
or friend through casual or everyday
contact such as sharing eating utensils
and bathroom facilities or hugging and
kissing. (Most scientists agree that while
HIV transmission through deep or prolonged
"French" kissing may be possible, it would
be extremely unlikely.)
Here in the U.S., screening the blood
supply for HIV has virtually eliminated
the risk of infection through blood
transfusions. (And you cannot get HIV from
giving blood at a blood bank or other
established blood collection center.)
Sweat, tears, vomit, feces, and urine do
contain HIV, but have not been reported to
transmit the disease (apart from two cases
involving transmission from feces via cut
skin). Mosquitoes, fleas, and other
insects do not transmit HIV.
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Posted: 05-01-08 06:18am
I have done lots of research on how HIV
can be spread but nothing covered my
specific circumstance. I had body fluids
on my hand whilest applying the condom,
which then touched the condom and
inevitably my penis (probably on the
head). I am just very nervous. Three
months in this mental state is going to be
very difficult.
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Posted: 05-01-08 10:48am
The virus can not live outside the body..
Once exposed to air it dies within 30
seconds. I don't know what else to say.
You can get tested now but it may not be
accurate. It just isn't very likely but if
you cant relax and it is eating at you
then I guess you need to get tested.
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Lur 587 Posted: 05-01-08 11:30am
lur587
wrote:
Three months in this mental
state is going to be very
difficult.
The thing is as Homerx has said, if you go
right now for a test, it might not be
accurate. That will bother you and you
have to wait again. Why not just wait.
Occupy your mind with other things.
Worrying won't change anything.
I don't know which country you are from
but there are some rapid tests that take
less waiting. I personally don't trust
them. Maybe that is something you can try
while you wait.
All the best
Muthoni (Mson)
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Posted: 05-01-08 11:40am
good point,Mson...try the rapid test but I
am like Mson, I don't trust them yet
either...
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lur587
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Posted: 05-01-08 14:36pm
Yea I took the rapid test once before, and
they also recommended a three month
waiting period. You say the virus dies
within 30 seconds of contact with air. Is
that true even if the bodily fluid is
still wet? By the way, I want to say how
much I appreciate all of your help. The
time you all devote to HIV/AIDS awareness
and treatment is priceless.
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Posted: 05-01-08 14:47pm
lur587...thank you...and yes, even if the
body fluid is still wet the air kills the
virus within seconds.
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lur587
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Posted: 05-01-08 16:12pm
Thats very good news =) So I am very low
risk? Either way i will plan to get tested
but this is quite a relief.
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Posted: 05-01-08 16:27pm
Yes, you are at an extremely low risk but
it is always best to get tested after the
3 month waiting period...good luck, you
are going to be just fine!
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lur587
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Posted: 05-01-08 21:41pm
Thanks again, homerx and Muthoni. Of
course I'm still a bit nervous (all the
what-ifs spinning around in my head) and
plan on exercising more precaution in the
future. I would have been a wreck for 3
months without your help!
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Posted: 05-01-08 21:45pm
Your gonna be just
fine, mate...
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Posted: 05-01-08 22:14pm
God bless us all.
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lazer_pew_pew
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Posted: 05-02-08 02:20am
no risk at all! dont worry, good thing you
used a condom, but there is no risk, i
mean maybe only theoretical, but not even
plausible
