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Hmmm. Maybe someone can help me? Should I move on?
To begin with, I am a heterosexual female. I have a new partner. I am very good about getting STI/HIV checks. Anyway, I have a new sexual partner. We both got tested together and use latex condoms. I have a few questions I need to get off of my chest.
1. Our HIV tests came out negative. I hadn't had previous exposure for about 9 months, so no uncertainty on my end. However, his last exposure was 4.5 weeks ago. I am not sure what kind of test we took, but it was at a low-cost clinic, so probably not a DUO. Can we trust his negative result?
2. He just came down with a flu about 5.5 weeks after his exposure. That would be too late for ARS, no? It lasted for 3 days.
3. We use condoms for ALL vaginal sex, but I may be afraid that one broke. I would probably have bits of the latex in my vagina wouldn't I? I've never had a condom break (to my knowledge), but one night after intercourse, I felt especially wet down there, but he didn't mention a condom breakage. Not sure if it happened.
4. I do give him unprotected oral sex. One time in particular, I had bit my cheek a few hours before the act. I was careful not to get pre-cum near the sore. Would this be a risk? Even with the small abrasion in my mouth?
Thanks for your help! I appreciate all comments.
1. Our HIV tests came out negative. I hadn't had previous exposure for about 9 months, so no uncertainty on my end. However, his last exposure was 4.5 weeks ago. I am not sure what kind of test we took, but it was at a low-cost clinic, so probably not a DUO. Can we trust his negative result?
2. He just came down with a flu about 5.5 weeks after his exposure. That would be too late for ARS, no? It lasted for 3 days.
3. We use condoms for ALL vaginal sex, but I may be afraid that one broke. I would probably have bits of the latex in my vagina wouldn't I? I've never had a condom break (to my knowledge), but one night after intercourse, I felt especially wet down there, but he didn't mention a condom breakage. Not sure if it happened.
4. I do give him unprotected oral sex. One time in particular, I had bit my cheek a few hours before the act. I was careful not to get pre-cum near the sore. Would this be a risk? Even with the small abrasion in my mouth?
Thanks for your help! I appreciate all comments.
Thanks for your help!
One last question, after one particular act of sex, I noticed semen was in the shaft of the condom and not the tip. From my understanding, semen just doesn't "leak" if it's not broken or slipped off. Can you shed light on this? Thanks, again!
One last question, after one particular act of sex, I noticed semen was in the shaft of the condom and not the tip. From my understanding, semen just doesn't "leak" if it's not broken or slipped off. Can you shed light on this? Thanks, again!
Oh, and his exposure was heterosexual! Just some FYI. I'm sorry if this is considered bumping.
Oral sex is no risk, bitten cheek or not. Condom protected sex is also no risk. You would not have a doubt if a condom broke. They break wide open.
You have nothing to worry about.
You have nothing to worry about.
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