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I am a 26 year old gay man. About 10 days ago, I had a sexual encounter that I now extremely regretful of. I had unprotected oral sex (I received), and protected anal sex (I received). For sure he used condom because I saw him put it on; however, I am not so sure if the condom broke during our intercourse or not. FYI: I used the ultra thin type of condom too (because that's all that I have at that time, the condom was not expired as I double checked the expiration date). The anal sex was about 3 min and we stopped the anal sex and just jacked off. He did not ejaculate. When I ejaculate, he swallowed my cum (this was a big red flag for me because he swallowed my cum and he barely even know me, which makes me think this guy has very risky sexual behavior). Three days after this encounter, I experience a burning sensation during urination and I saw my doctor right away. I was screened for STD and took some antibiotics on the same day. Now I am so scared that I might get HIV as well because this guy's sexual behavior is pretty risky. I know the soonest time I can get tested is at least 4 weeks, but I cannot wait that long. The anxiety is burning inside me and it's eating all my time away, and I have so many things to do (I am in grad student).
I have several questions:
1. What are my chance of getting HIV from this encounter?
2. Is there any HIV test I can take that is sooner than 4 weeks from the date of possible exposure?
Please advice. Thank you!
I am a 26 year old gay man. About 10 days ago, I had a sexual encounter that I now extremely regretful of. I had unprotected oral sex (I received), and protected anal sex (I received). For sure he used condom because I saw him put it on; however, I am not so sure if the condom broke during our intercourse or not. FYI: I used the ultra thin type of condom too (because that's all that I have at that time, the condom was not expired as I double checked the expiration date). The anal sex was about 3 min and we stopped the anal sex and just jacked off. He did not ejaculate. When I ejaculate, he swallowed my cum (this was a big red flag for me because he swallowed my cum and he barely even know me, which makes me think this guy has very risky sexual behavior). Three days after this encounter, I experience a burning sensation during urination and I saw my doctor right away. I was screened for STD and took some antibiotics on the same day. Now I am so scared that I might get HIV as well because this guy's sexual behavior is pretty risky. I know the soonest time I can get tested is at least 4 weeks, but I cannot wait that long. The anxiety is burning inside me and it's eating all my time away, and I have so many things to do (I am in grad student).
I have several questions:
1. What are my chance of getting HIV from this encounter?
2. Is there any HIV test I can take that is sooner than 4 weeks from the date of possible exposure?
Please advice. Thank you!
Hello, if the condom didn't brake and was properly used, your anal sex wasn't any risk.
Oral sex is not considered a risky activity, there are no reports of people getting HIV by doing what you did.
There is no need to worry or get tested for HIV, however unprotected oral sex might be a risk for other STDs, you could ask in the STD Forum if you wish.
Oral sex is not considered a risky activity, there are no reports of people getting HIV by doing what you did.
There is no need to worry or get tested for HIV, however unprotected oral sex might be a risk for other STDs, you could ask in the STD Forum if you wish.
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