How high is my risk?

[gregerman80]

8 years ago I had unprotected anal sex with another male.  It went on for about 3 or 4 minutes and I got scared and asked him to stop.  He did, he never came.


In the years since thinking it was safer I performed oral sex on other men swallowing their ***.  Not every time but a far amount.  I did this maybe 20 times total over a four year period.  I have not been with anyone in the last 4 years.  I have been healthy and never had any kind of symptoms.  I did get sick once with the swollen nodes on a trip to vegas but one of the other guys on the trip came down with the same thing.  

Given my exposure what is my overall risk?  Should I be tested?  I feel fine but I read it can take up to ten years to get sick.  Please help    

[lookin4answers80]

There is certainly a level of risk there, especially from the anal sex. However, swallowing semen, while less dangerous, is still not risk free by any means. It would be a good idea to get tested. If your exposures, while definitely not low-risk, have been limited to what you describe, you are most likely negative. But the only way to know for sure is to get the test done. Find a clinic that does the 20-minute test. You'll be in and out in less than half and hour and can move on with your life.

[davidk81]

get tested and start your life fresh!!!!!!

[alienshadow]

just swallow your fear and get tested it will be conclusive now if you havent had an exposure in the last 3 months

[Ice_Man]

Well, if you get tested you will know for sure if you have the virus. You did have risk from your exposures from before.