Aa
Low risk Exposure with CSW but showing symptoms
Hello everyone! Last April 21 I had protected sex with a CSW(F) and unprotected oral. Its worth mentioning that the sex worker was very professional on doing her job because she cleaned her vagina with 2 different cleaning product, brushed her teeth, and washed her whole body before and after engaging. The condom was 100% safe based on my observation because she made a knot to make sure there are no leaks. I know that the pinned post regarding this topic should somehow alleviate my anxiety and most of the stuff that I read on public forums such as this and reddit indicates that I have a very little to no risk of getting HIV. What concerns me though is that 15 days after my exposure, my body showed symptoms of HIV such as Rashes on chest and back, Fatigue, mouth sores, and loss of appetite (Uncommon symptom I experienced: sensitivity to light, blurry vision, and hives. I know that these are common symptoms for any other virus/std that I may get from having sex. I would also like to note that I did not experience other symptom for HIV such as Fever, Headache, Muscle/Joint pains, chills, swollen lymph-nodes etc. I just want to know if anyone has the same symptoms that eventually turned out to be any other kind of virus. I intend to get tested within this week and hopefully remove my anxiety totally. Any response would be highly appreciated and could help a guy sleep well tonight lol.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Since you read my pinned post, it will not come as a surprise to you when I tell you that you didn't have a risk for HIV.
No one has ever contracted HIV from receiving oral sex, and you won't be the first. Protected intercourse is safe, and you weren't at risk as long as the condom did not break wide open, which it didn't.
Whatever medical issues you are experiencing have nothing to do with HIV, since you were never exposed to HIV.
No one has ever contracted HIV from receiving oral sex, and you won't be the first. Protected intercourse is safe, and you weren't at risk as long as the condom did not break wide open, which it didn't.
Whatever medical issues you are experiencing have nothing to do with HIV, since you were never exposed to HIV.
1 Comments
Thank you for the comforting words @CurfewX. Still planning to get tested this week for my peace of mind.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
