I am a little scared?

Hi there,

About three years ago, I had unprotected sex with a guy, but there was no semen that entered the body. Unless the pre cum entered. I asked before hand if he had been tested, and he said he did. I believed him, but in one of my classes we are learning more about HIV, and now, after three years, I am scared I have it. I have gotten my yearly paps, and everything is always normal. But for some reason I am scared. What are my chances of contracting it? If it was just pre cum? or if I am just worrying over nothing. Thank you!

[LIZZIE LOU]

hiv IS found in pre-ejaculate, although NOT in the same concentration as ejaculate.

the only way to know ones status is by testing.

[JeanClaude]

You should NEVER rely on anyone's assessment of their HIV status both because they may lie or not know they have been infected. It is your responsibility to protect yourself. As LIZZIE has said, HIV virus can found in pre-ejaculate. Your other tests are NOT relevant where HIV is concerned. The only way to determine your HIV status is an Antibody test 3 months after your last episode of unprotected vaginal or anal sex. It was VERY unlikely that the"guy" was HIV +. If he were POSITIVE the risk would still be low due it being only a single episode and as you've said, there was NO ejaculation. You may test at ANYTIME for a CONCLUSIVE result if you have NOT had any further unprotected vaginal or anal sex within the last 3 months.

-JC-