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Confused & Worried - STD / HIV?
Hello,
I would appreciate your help and advice re a scare that I have experienced recently. On the 30th June I visited a prostitute and recieved oral (protected) and engaged in vaginal sex (protected). The prostitute concerned I have visited adhoc over a few years now and works in the UK but is czech (if that makes a difference!?). A couple of days following this I had protected sex with my girlfriend and recieved unprotected oral. 7 days later from my prostitute visit I experienced a white powdery discharge which dried and literally could be brushed away. The discharge only happened once however I visited my doctor a few days later who advised though he couldn't explain as the sex was protected and the discharge was not ongoing etc then the risk of me contracting something was slim to none. He also stated the discharge didn't appear to be typical of chlamydia or gonorreah. I took the medication however I had continued discomfort in my penis that hasn't gone away now. 10 days after the medication had finished I had vaginal sex with my girlfriend and the condom broke. 7 nearly 8 weeks from my original encounter with the prostitute I have developed a rash across my chest (not torso), back and the tops of my arms/shoulder area. The rash is a combination of flat blotches, spots with heads and raised bumps - all red in colour (does this sound like ARS rash?). I haven't experienced any flu like symptoms albeit I am a little light headed/dizzy but I'm aware this could be anxiety. I also had a small amount of dishcharge after having intercourse 2 weeks ago with my girlfriend, again a one off and very small.
I am really confused as I thought I had done the right thing by protecting myself however I am experiencing these symptoms. I have contacted the parlour where the escort works and they have advised the girls are tested regularly and have to provide proof of this or they are not allowed to work. I'm not sure how much I can trust this information?
It's fair to say I am stressed over this. I recently (officially) seperated from my wife and my living arrangements have been a challenge etc so life has been far from simple. I was stupid in visiting the escort and things have got more serious with my girlfriend hence I am worried for both her and me. I'm not sure whether I should accept I was protected and move on or what to do!
Please help.
Many thanks in advance.
I would appreciate your help and advice re a scare that I have experienced recently. On the 30th June I visited a prostitute and recieved oral (protected) and engaged in vaginal sex (protected). The prostitute concerned I have visited adhoc over a few years now and works in the UK but is czech (if that makes a difference!?). A couple of days following this I had protected sex with my girlfriend and recieved unprotected oral. 7 days later from my prostitute visit I experienced a white powdery discharge which dried and literally could be brushed away. The discharge only happened once however I visited my doctor a few days later who advised though he couldn't explain as the sex was protected and the discharge was not ongoing etc then the risk of me contracting something was slim to none. He also stated the discharge didn't appear to be typical of chlamydia or gonorreah. I took the medication however I had continued discomfort in my penis that hasn't gone away now. 10 days after the medication had finished I had vaginal sex with my girlfriend and the condom broke. 7 nearly 8 weeks from my original encounter with the prostitute I have developed a rash across my chest (not torso), back and the tops of my arms/shoulder area. The rash is a combination of flat blotches, spots with heads and raised bumps - all red in colour (does this sound like ARS rash?). I haven't experienced any flu like symptoms albeit I am a little light headed/dizzy but I'm aware this could be anxiety. I also had a small amount of dishcharge after having intercourse 2 weeks ago with my girlfriend, again a one off and very small.
I am really confused as I thought I had done the right thing by protecting myself however I am experiencing these symptoms. I have contacted the parlour where the escort works and they have advised the girls are tested regularly and have to provide proof of this or they are not allowed to work. I'm not sure how much I can trust this information?
It's fair to say I am stressed over this. I recently (officially) seperated from my wife and my living arrangements have been a challenge etc so life has been far from simple. I was stupid in visiting the escort and things have got more serious with my girlfriend hence I am worried for both her and me. I'm not sure whether I should accept I was protected and move on or what to do!
Please help.
Many thanks in advance.
You don't have an HIV concern you had protected vaginal sex and oral sex does not transmit HIV.
Thanks for that. I have posted my question in the std forum. If an std other than HIV had gotten through I would therefore expect HIV to be possible. Would you conclude the same? The rash is bothering me somewhat>
Thanks for your prompt response. I didn't think I had an exposure hence my confusion re the symptoms. Does that sound like an ARS rash and is the timing of it relevant? I have no idea re discharge and stds so again hence the question on that. My thought process being that if another std could get through then so could HIV.
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