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HIV RISK. ESCORT
Hello I would like to have an expert's opinion on my current dilemma.
2 days ago I gave in on peer pressure and agreed to get an escort with my friend. I was extremely nervous during the entire session as I am fairly familiar with the types of diseases I can acquire from sex workers. I received protected oral for about 5 mins immediately followed by protected vaginal intercourse (with the same condom) for about 5 minutes before ejaculating. After ejaculating I immediately ran to the washroom, took off the condom and filled it with water and saw no signs of leaks nor signs that the integrity of the material was compromised. I thoroughly washed myself afterwards. I did touch the outside of the condom but under running water while I was checking for leaks. Hours before, I had a hang nail on my thumb that was bleeding but did not see any blood nor felt pain while I was touching the condom. I am now worried that I have contracted some sort of STI from the escort. I asked her several times if she got tested and assured me that she was "clean" and in which she commented "Honey ive been doing this for a while, i know how to protect myself" but this was not enough to dispel my anxiety. I live in Canada where prostitution has recently been made legal. Doc, could you please verify if my encounter presented any risk of contracting HIV or other STDs? Also, can you answer the following questions:
1. Is HIV rampant in escort/sex workers? I would imagine so as they have multiple sex partners which is one of the risks for HIV.
2. To what I have mentioned, am I at risk or do you suspect that I have acquired HIV?
3. Is the type of condom a variable for HIV transmission? I read that natural skin condoms do not prevent transmission. Their pores are too large and pathogens can easily permeate the material. I am unsure of what type of condom I was wearing. She took it out of a glass jar with a chrome lid. Makes me think she bought it in bulk for reasons obvious to everyone. The jar was similar to the ones used to keep cotton balls and tongue depressors in doctor's offices. Before researching, I have never heard of natural skin condoms and thought every company made theirs out of latex. Are natural skin condoms specialty or sold sold by bulk? Is it also true that natural skin condoms do not protect against HIV (is the same as not using one at all)? (Sorry for being so intricate)
4. Giving her the benefit of the doubt, could her using a condom along with the remarks I quoted from her mean that she is STD/HIV free and intends to keep it that way?
5. Did the hang nail I had hours before my encounter put me at risk? I over filled the condom a bit and water got to my hands and over the hang nail. I believe that her secretions would be on the outer part of the condom and come into contact only with my finger pads but thats just me hypothesizing. The hang nail stung when it was fresh but after a few hours of being undisturbed could it still be a route to my bloodstream? Note: it didnt bleed nor sting when I ran in under water and tried to milk it.
6. The condom only covered 3/4 of the shaft and the part closer to the base was exposed. I did see she was wet and I went in fairly deep. Are mucus membranes present at the base of the shaft or any possible means for HIV pathogens to enter the bloodstream?
7. I took the condom out with only my finger pads touching the condom. I held it firmly and pulled it out with a swift downward movement. I did not notice if the outside of the condom touched my penis. I walked from the bed to the washroom and the condom has been exposed to the air. If the condom did indeed touch my penis, does it pose a risk for infection? I washed my penis briefly with water and thou thoroughly when I got home I rubbed alcohol based hand sanitized over my genitals and the agent areas and didnt feel anything other than the cool sensation as the alcohol evaporated.
8. Based on what I have mention, do you recommend testing? I am a firm believer in doctors and would strongly heed their advice. I am seeking expert opinion because I am unaware of the pathogenicity and how virulent the HIV virus is.
Thank you in advance!
2 days ago I gave in on peer pressure and agreed to get an escort with my friend. I was extremely nervous during the entire session as I am fairly familiar with the types of diseases I can acquire from sex workers. I received protected oral for about 5 mins immediately followed by protected vaginal intercourse (with the same condom) for about 5 minutes before ejaculating. After ejaculating I immediately ran to the washroom, took off the condom and filled it with water and saw no signs of leaks nor signs that the integrity of the material was compromised. I thoroughly washed myself afterwards. I did touch the outside of the condom but under running water while I was checking for leaks. Hours before, I had a hang nail on my thumb that was bleeding but did not see any blood nor felt pain while I was touching the condom. I am now worried that I have contracted some sort of STI from the escort. I asked her several times if she got tested and assured me that she was "clean" and in which she commented "Honey ive been doing this for a while, i know how to protect myself" but this was not enough to dispel my anxiety. I live in Canada where prostitution has recently been made legal. Doc, could you please verify if my encounter presented any risk of contracting HIV or other STDs? Also, can you answer the following questions:
1. Is HIV rampant in escort/sex workers? I would imagine so as they have multiple sex partners which is one of the risks for HIV.
2. To what I have mentioned, am I at risk or do you suspect that I have acquired HIV?
3. Is the type of condom a variable for HIV transmission? I read that natural skin condoms do not prevent transmission. Their pores are too large and pathogens can easily permeate the material. I am unsure of what type of condom I was wearing. She took it out of a glass jar with a chrome lid. Makes me think she bought it in bulk for reasons obvious to everyone. The jar was similar to the ones used to keep cotton balls and tongue depressors in doctor's offices. Before researching, I have never heard of natural skin condoms and thought every company made theirs out of latex. Are natural skin condoms specialty or sold sold by bulk? Is it also true that natural skin condoms do not protect against HIV (is the same as not using one at all)? (Sorry for being so intricate)
4. Giving her the benefit of the doubt, could her using a condom along with the remarks I quoted from her mean that she is STD/HIV free and intends to keep it that way?
5. Did the hang nail I had hours before my encounter put me at risk? I over filled the condom a bit and water got to my hands and over the hang nail. I believe that her secretions would be on the outer part of the condom and come into contact only with my finger pads but thats just me hypothesizing. The hang nail stung when it was fresh but after a few hours of being undisturbed could it still be a route to my bloodstream? Note: it didnt bleed nor sting when I ran in under water and tried to milk it.
6. The condom only covered 3/4 of the shaft and the part closer to the base was exposed. I did see she was wet and I went in fairly deep. Are mucus membranes present at the base of the shaft or any possible means for HIV pathogens to enter the bloodstream?
7. I took the condom out with only my finger pads touching the condom. I held it firmly and pulled it out with a swift downward movement. I did not notice if the outside of the condom touched my penis. I walked from the bed to the washroom and the condom has been exposed to the air. If the condom did indeed touch my penis, does it pose a risk for infection? I washed my penis briefly with water and thou thoroughly when I got home I rubbed alcohol based hand sanitized over my genitals and the agent areas and didnt feel anything other than the cool sensation as the alcohol evaporated.
8. Based on what I have mention, do you recommend testing? I am a firm believer in doctors and would strongly heed their advice. I am seeking expert opinion because I am unaware of the pathogenicity and how virulent the HIV virus is.
Thank you in advance!
Thanks guys, I thought I posted on the expert forum lol. my mistake
Teak knows what hes talking about and been here for years advising on issues as yours and also this site is monitored by medhelp for correct information. you had no risk!!! If your not convinsed here then post in the expert forum.
I understand what you mean but would really like a professional's opinion on my situation.
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