I had unprotected sex with a guy I later
found out sleeps around. I have since
become paranoid about hiv. I am aware
that the chances are not very great, but
the thought is plaguing me. Every time I
get sick (which seems to be often, but it
is also flu season) I get afraid. What if
I gave it to someone else? I know I
should get a test, but i’m too afraid.
What really are the chances of this? As
far as I know, he has only strait sex, and
doesn’t use drugs. I also live in a
smallish town. Do these things even
matter? What should I look out for?
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 01-17-07 21:48pm
Straight sex is irrelevant. Hiv is not a
"gay" disease, despite what you've heard.
Drug use is also somewhat irrelevant,
although it can be contracted that way.
Hiv is sexually transmitted. Straight
people catch it every single day.
It is a good idea to get yourself tested
not only for hiv, but for other std's as
well. If you have something, you need to
know so you can receive treatment, and
refrain from possibly spreading it to
someone else. Go get tested, and remember
to use protection in the future. Good
luck.
straight sex is irrelevant.
Hiv is not a "gay"
disease
.Laura is 100% correct!
Get tested as often as you can, and make
sure to protect yourself every single
time!
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Carifairy
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Posted: 01-18-07 01:12am
Condoms! Everytime you have sex, unitl
you are in a truly mongamous relationship.
That is the key to staying disease
free.
Please get tested for everything, many
diseases do not have symptoms.
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fiona05
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Re: Hiv Phobia Posted: 01-18-07 06:44am
arhil
wrote:
i know I should get a
test
you knocked the nail on the head there!
If you are concerned then it's the only
mature thing to do. If you had anything
wouldnt you want to know? But on the
other side of the coin, just imagine how
relieved you'd be if you find out you're
clean after all this worrying??! Stop
thinking about your embarrassment and fear
and just do it!
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Arhil
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Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 01-18-07 18:26pm
Let me clarify. I am aware that it is
not a "gay" disease. I just know
according to some research it is a factor.
That is all. Next I get regular
screenings and am educated on std's. I
just haven't gotten a hiv test due to the
cost. I am dwelling out of fear and
probably depression more than ignorance.
I guess I am looking for others who have
ever had this fear, how to deal with it,
and information on the chances of
contracting it.
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nightangel73
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Posted: 01-21-07 19:50pm
I knew of someone who was raped and the
hiv test were going to be done up until 6
months after the incident to make sure she
was clean of it.
It is normal that you feel fear for asking
a hiv test. I would be too. And to make
it worse even in ob/gyn places they don't
ask to offer you the test, they only do if
you request them. So I guess it is still
your best shot when you go in for your
annual pap's go ahead and ask for std
tests. If you are young age I would ask
for a chlamydia test as too because that
one can cause infertility and is
completetly symptom free.
