Yes, that's true, and true of the heps too. If the cut isn't open, then its no risk.
You really should see a doctor about your hands, and it doesn't have anything to do with std risk. A friend of mine gets that on her hands, and her doc has been able to give her a cream that has really helped.
Aj
Hi Auntiejessi
Thanks for the response - I think a lot of people (inlcuding me) do not understand HIV tranmission via blood.
I always thought any broken skin was an issue - but in reading archives it seems that HIV (is that true for HEPB and HEPC as well?) needs real "runinng red open cut need bandage" type wounds?
Could I ask to confirm:
An older cut or a skin split (even if it's red and sore) - as long as they aren't actively running blood/bleeding it isn't a health risk?
Is HEPB/C tranmission similar?
Sf.
No, I wouldn't worry about the cracks in your hands. You'd need to have some fairly significant cuts to worry about transmission.
Have you ever seen a doctor for your hands? There might be some creams or something you could use to help.
Aj
Hi Auntiejessi
Thanks for the comforting response! - My concern is less to do with the protected sex - I'm sure that is fine.
I'm more concerned about the skin cracks on my hand (specifically my finger) - which I inserted small amounts into her backside during the event (not a lot but a little). The skin was deeply cracked but not bleeding (not like a cut through the skin). There is no blood (if I put a tissue on the skin it doesn't blot).
Am I safe???
My girlfriend is returning from holidays this week and I'm nervous to have sex at the moment - am I being over worried???
Still got some flu symptoms at (although much less) at day 12 (started feeling a bit sick day 5 after the event).
Still worried!! any advice is good!
I personally wouldn't worry - the condom offered you great protection against HIV.
Test again at 12 weeks (or earlier if you want - 95% will develop antibodies by 6 weeks), but I don't see cause for worry here.
Aj