herpes and other stds

[dougsammy]

Dear Doctors,
First want to thank you for taking the time for answering all these questions.  Im sure you already know what great resources you are to all of us - so thank you...

Had a question.  The other night, I had a sexual encounter with a Asian sex worker in NY.  I used a condom and received oral sex with the condom.  Before I knew it, I had about five seconds of protected vaginal sex.  I stopped her when I realized this and ended up leaving.  As soon as I got home and realizing my stupidity, I went home, showered, and cleaned my gentials with rubbing alcohol.  Did the same thing the following morning.

My question for you is - am I at high risk re herpes or any other STD's?  After reading some of the other posts, that herpes seems like one of the only STD's that I could have contracted.  Any others I should be worries about?  Also, do you think the alcohol could/would have helped with preventing any disease?  the alcohol burns.. but at least I hope it was worth it.  

Thank you again.

[auntiejessi]

Yeah, we can't help with the guilt.  That's your job.

Good luck.

Aj

[dougsammy]

thank you for your prompt response...  now to get over the guilt..  

[auntiejessi]

This isn't the doctor's forum, but your risk is very low for herpes, or any other std or HIV.

I wouldn't worry about it unless you get symptoms.

And no, alcohol after (or washing, or using anything else after sex) does not help prevent infection.

AJ