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Risk of HIV Contraction?
Unprotected sex with a young (20 years old) stranger that I met. Said he was in the military and had been tested for HIV and was negative. I was on my period. There was only one contact about 10 to 15 minutes, no ejaculation.
However, afterwards I used a tampon, and I am worried that if there was any HIV virus it would have longer exposure due to my use of a tampon.
I'm freaking out a little bit. However, I have heard that HIV transmission for one incidence of heterosexual contact is very low. Just looking for some advice and comfort as I bide my time...
However, afterwards I used a tampon, and I am worried that if there was any HIV virus it would have longer exposure due to my use of a tampon.
I'm freaking out a little bit. However, I have heard that HIV transmission for one incidence of heterosexual contact is very low. Just looking for some advice and comfort as I bide my time...
And are my chances of testing negative increased at all by the fact that there was no ejaculation, or does it not make much of a difference?
Yes, I know... I am just having some serious anxiety here.
Do the NAT tests provide results any earlier than 6 to 8 weeks?
Do the NAT tests provide results any earlier than 6 to 8 weeks?
your symptoms are meaningless as far as knowing one's status.
you can test 6-8 weeks post exposure for a good indication of your status, but follow up at 3 months for a conclusive result.
you can test 6-8 weeks post exposure for a good indication of your status, but follow up at 3 months for a conclusive result.
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