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is this an exposure risk...?

is this an exposure risk...?

Hello everyone,

I'm a college student and I got I decided one day to go to a "sex store". I purchased a vibrator and that night I breifly washed it with soap and warm water. then I used it.

Could this toy transmit HIV to me? If they sold a used toy to me? I called and they guarenteed me that they NEVER would sell used toys. And would never sell them. But I have really head cold now... so I'm a bit afraid.
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Thank you! I start my new classes next week and I would like to stop being so paranoid about this!

Does anyone here think that testing would be an good idea?? Or waste of time??

thank you! Teak or Nurse , Lizzie please respond.
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No need for testing at all
Well if you havent never been tested it never hurts just to know your true status
You had no risk so I would not test over this event here
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Thank you! I think I'll go to the campus doctor and get tested! Just to know! Thanks!
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Sorry to bring this up again. But I have read on several sites saying "don't not share sex toys". That HIV can in fact transmit this way??? Although I did NOT share with anyone. Could it be a possibility they could have sold me a returned / used toy??? gee... I'm really paranoid now by what I'm reading!!
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Move on. You didn't have a risk of contracting HIV.
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Thanks Teak! I realize I may sound a little goofy. But there is soooooo much information on the web, that it creates this kind of fear.

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you were not at risk from the situation that you described above...no way...no how :)
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Thank you Lizze Lou! I start my classes tomorrow and I just needed to free my mind of this! :) You guys are all  so awesome for the work you do on this forum for people such as myself! (worry wells, LOL!)
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