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Hiv anxiety
Hey. This is very embarrassing but about two weeks ago I received a naked massage from a female( we were both naked) (I'm male). From that time onwards I keep thinking about my risk of getting HIv. I have been reassured by multiple sources that I'm safe but my mind keeps wandering back to thinking about being infected. A little help please.
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Hi. I have HIV OCD too & trust me, been there. You can't get HIV in ANY WAY except through:
Anal sex
Vaginal sex
mother child transmission/breast milk
very specific healthcare situations
sharing needles
This is it. No mutual masturbation, NOTHING BUT THESE SPECIFIC WAYS
Anal sex
Vaginal sex
mother child transmission/breast milk
very specific healthcare situations
sharing needles
This is it. No mutual masturbation, NOTHING BUT THESE SPECIFIC WAYS
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As maria posted, you didn't have a risk for HIV. The only risks for HIV as n adult would be unprotected vaginal or anal sex, or sharing IV drugs/drug works.
You didn't have a risk, therefore you don't require testing. Sometimes people who are anxious about HIV can be reassured with a negative HIV test, but in more cases, the act of testing actually fuels anxiety more.
It's advisable to seek professional help to address the anxiety, or you'll stay stuck in the anxiety cycle which can be debilitating.
Good luck to you.