Hi, about 45 days ago I had vaginal
intercourse with a 19 year old prostitute.
I used condom all the time but the condom
was provided by her (unknown quality) and
I think she also used some kind of
lubrication because I could barely feel
her vagina. It didn't break and I also
didn't notice a leak after finishing. A
week after that I developed a sore throat
with light fever (37.2 c). After reading
possible symptoms on the net I became
extremely stressed and the last week I
developed a sore throat and light fever
ranging from 37 to 37,4 c.
Should I get tested? Am I at risk? My
main fear is the unknown condom brand.
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Finess150
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Condom Risk Posted: 06-05-05 17:25pm
Hi there,
I understand your concerns in
this situation. But I see hiv risk as
quite low. Firstly, lets consider
protected sex. It is generally, and
reliably, acknowledged that if the condom
is used properly and remains intact, the
risk of infection is essentially
non-existent.
Now, your only concern is whether the
condom was a reliable brand. This, i'm
afraid, you won't be able to know for
certain. I would suggest however that as
a 'professional', she is likely to use
reliable brands in her own interests - but
this is mere speculation.
Additionally, you say there may have been
lubricant because you couldn't feel her
vagina. Did you not notice her applying
any? It would be quite clear whether she
did. Not to put to fine a point on it,
but it is likely that, as a prositute, her
vagina may be quite, well, 'roomy'. That
said, a word on lubrication - if indeed
she did use some, and it was oil based,
then this will damage the integrity of the
condom and i'm afraid there will be some
level of risk for infection. If it was
water based, then there isn't a problem
since the condom will remain totally safe.
On to your symptoms. Firstly, I think a
week is a little too early for initial hiv
symptoms to begin, but that is not a
steadfast rule. You say your temperature
was 37 - 37.4 c. This is a perfectly
normal body temperature and within normal
parameters.
I would say that your risk is really
quite low in the scheme of things, and
your symptoms are not a reliable
indication of hiv at all. Everyone gets
sore throats. However, if you are in
doubt about the integrity of the condom,
then take a test three months after the
incident occured. All in all, to be
totally safe, I would reccomend that you
test. I wish you well, but I think you'll
be fine really.
