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My stupidity and Freaking out
I am a 37 year old white male, married with two children.
About a week ago I visited a "modeling studio" and used its services. The studio is in the Dallas Texas area and the model was also white and I would say she was at least my age, perhaps older. She said she had recently relocated from Florida.
I had a unlubricated Trojan condom on when the model entered the room and received a Blowjob from her.
Prior to sex I sprayed some alcohol (which she had brought into the room when she entered) on myself and removed the first condom and put on a new lubricated Trojan-enz. The condom was still all the way at the base of my penis when I pulled out, and seemed to be intact though I didn't spend any time checking it.
I have a pain in my urethra that I started to notice 2 days ago (6 days after event) and it has gotten more noticeable the past 2 days. I think I did everything necessary to protect myself but if I managed to get what could be NGU/Gonorrhea/chlamydia or whatever is causing this pain I am worried I may have had the chance to catch other things as well.
I visited my family doctor for a sinus infection yesterday and got prescribed 3 500 mg tabs of Azithromycin to take daily. I read that on single 1g dose of Azithromycin is being used as a treatment for the various forms of Urethritis so I doubled my first dose yesterday and figure this will cure what is causing that discomfort. As you can imagine the stress of "what if" is still freaking me out.
I visited a pro long ago (9 years?) before our children were born and admitted it. My wife forgave me and I apparently didn't remember all of the stress and misery it caused because I now did it again. I am confident if I admit it this time I will lose her and my children.
My questions
Is 6 days a reasonable time for a STD to start causing me discomfort?
Can you figure how I managed to be exposed and if so what were my exposure risks to something more serious like Herpes and HIV?
I am planning on getting tested for HIV in 5 more weeks which I understand to be good 95% of the time. Another 6 weeks after that I plan on getting tested again. I am not certain how long I can avoid sex without raising suspicion though. We don't have sex often, but 3 months is pushing it.
Thank you for your service, and hopefully this time I will learn my lesson and not make this mistake again
About a week ago I visited a "modeling studio" and used its services. The studio is in the Dallas Texas area and the model was also white and I would say she was at least my age, perhaps older. She said she had recently relocated from Florida.
I had a unlubricated Trojan condom on when the model entered the room and received a Blowjob from her.
Prior to sex I sprayed some alcohol (which she had brought into the room when she entered) on myself and removed the first condom and put on a new lubricated Trojan-enz. The condom was still all the way at the base of my penis when I pulled out, and seemed to be intact though I didn't spend any time checking it.
I have a pain in my urethra that I started to notice 2 days ago (6 days after event) and it has gotten more noticeable the past 2 days. I think I did everything necessary to protect myself but if I managed to get what could be NGU/Gonorrhea/chlamydia or whatever is causing this pain I am worried I may have had the chance to catch other things as well.
I visited my family doctor for a sinus infection yesterday and got prescribed 3 500 mg tabs of Azithromycin to take daily. I read that on single 1g dose of Azithromycin is being used as a treatment for the various forms of Urethritis so I doubled my first dose yesterday and figure this will cure what is causing that discomfort. As you can imagine the stress of "what if" is still freaking me out.
I visited a pro long ago (9 years?) before our children were born and admitted it. My wife forgave me and I apparently didn't remember all of the stress and misery it caused because I now did it again. I am confident if I admit it this time I will lose her and my children.
My questions
Is 6 days a reasonable time for a STD to start causing me discomfort?
Can you figure how I managed to be exposed and if so what were my exposure risks to something more serious like Herpes and HIV?
I am planning on getting tested for HIV in 5 more weeks which I understand to be good 95% of the time. Another 6 weeks after that I plan on getting tested again. I am not certain how long I can avoid sex without raising suspicion though. We don't have sex often, but 3 months is pushing it.
Thank you for your service, and hopefully this time I will learn my lesson and not make this mistake again
I am now glad I was extra cautious; I do have both chlamydia and gonorrhea. I showed as negative when tested last Friday but called for results today (I am guessing they let the culture breed in a dish for awhile?) and was positive for those two.
So now I am going to live in fear the (unheard of unlikely) HIV infection I suppose; no matter statistically unlikely - I am unlucky enough to get infections while using condoms after all.
6 weeks when 95% of people will show antibodies correct? 13 weeks is pretty much a sure thing then? I am pretty certain there won't be a problem not having sex with my wife another 2 weeks, but 8 weeks more she will be getting suspicious. I think the last time we were together was in early May, so it has probably already been 8 weeks.
10 AM tomorrow I have an appointment for treatment so at least that much will be over.
Lord let me never do anything this stupid again
So now I am going to live in fear the (unheard of unlikely) HIV infection I suppose; no matter statistically unlikely - I am unlucky enough to get infections while using condoms after all.
6 weeks when 95% of people will show antibodies correct? 13 weeks is pretty much a sure thing then? I am pretty certain there won't be a problem not having sex with my wife another 2 weeks, but 8 weeks more she will be getting suspicious. I think the last time we were together was in early May, so it has probably already been 8 weeks.
10 AM tomorrow I have an appointment for treatment so at least that much will be over.
Lord let me never do anything this stupid again
COMMUNITY LEADER
Talk to the doctor at the STD clinic about your allergy, but honestly, you have nothing to worry about here.
AJ
AJ
Thanks for the additional replies
I am still constantly thinking about what may or may not be phantom pain in my groin and abdomen, but noticed yesterday my right testicle is quite swollen and tender. Still no telltale signs such as drip or pain whilst peeing.
This was enough to send me off on a multi hour web surfing rampage to figure this out. I am not a hypochondriac, I visit my Doc twice yearly tops so I feel very irrational worrying about this so much. I read that Gonorrhea has becoming resistant to many antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones and was documented as being resistant to Azithromycin last year in nearby Kansas City.
Replaying my afternoon of stupidity (almost 3 weeks ago now); today I recalled that whilst changing from the unlubricated condom to the lubricated one I initially started putting it on backwards, then reversed it and put it on properly. I did finger the lady while she performed oral on me. My thought is I transferred the bacteria from my hand to the inside of the condom while initially trying to put it on backwards. I am not experienced with condoms; this sex worker was the 4th intercourse partner in my lifetime.
I know I don't need to worry about HIV at all here, but I also know bacteria are quite a bit better at surviving than viruses. This method of transmission seems unlikely but plausible to me so as soon as I can sneak away to the county STD clinic I am going to get tested. I would really prefer to not talk to my regular Doc about this if it can be avoided. Reap what you sew I suppose.
I also read that 400mg SUPRAX (cefixime) pills have just been been brought back to US shelves as the preferred treatment, and they only cost ten bucks. Will most STD clinics be aware of this or can I expect to get a shot? (I am allergic to penicillin)
If after being tested (and likely coming back negative) this pain continues I will definitely take your advice and see my Doc about prostatitis.
Thanks again to all for your continued replies and support
Lane
I am still constantly thinking about what may or may not be phantom pain in my groin and abdomen, but noticed yesterday my right testicle is quite swollen and tender. Still no telltale signs such as drip or pain whilst peeing.
This was enough to send me off on a multi hour web surfing rampage to figure this out. I am not a hypochondriac, I visit my Doc twice yearly tops so I feel very irrational worrying about this so much. I read that Gonorrhea has becoming resistant to many antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones and was documented as being resistant to Azithromycin last year in nearby Kansas City.
Replaying my afternoon of stupidity (almost 3 weeks ago now); today I recalled that whilst changing from the unlubricated condom to the lubricated one I initially started putting it on backwards, then reversed it and put it on properly. I did finger the lady while she performed oral on me. My thought is I transferred the bacteria from my hand to the inside of the condom while initially trying to put it on backwards. I am not experienced with condoms; this sex worker was the 4th intercourse partner in my lifetime.
I know I don't need to worry about HIV at all here, but I also know bacteria are quite a bit better at surviving than viruses. This method of transmission seems unlikely but plausible to me so as soon as I can sneak away to the county STD clinic I am going to get tested. I would really prefer to not talk to my regular Doc about this if it can be avoided. Reap what you sew I suppose.
I also read that 400mg SUPRAX (cefixime) pills have just been been brought back to US shelves as the preferred treatment, and they only cost ten bucks. Will most STD clinics be aware of this or can I expect to get a shot? (I am allergic to penicillin)
If after being tested (and likely coming back negative) this pain continues I will definitely take your advice and see my Doc about prostatitis.
Thanks again to all for your continued replies and support
Lane
COMMUNITY LEADER
Yes, 1 gm of azithromycin will cure urethritis and chlamydia. It might cure gonorrhea, but its not a preferred treatment.
In any case, its unlikely you have anything to worry about with STDs.
I agree with Daisy about following up with your doc about the prostatitis.
AJ
In any case, its unlikely you have anything to worry about with STDs.
I agree with Daisy about following up with your doc about the prostatitis.
AJ
I'm sorry I don't know enough about Medications to advise you,but if you had a Prostate problem last year it might be a good idea to see your Doctor and have it checked again incase there is recurring infection there which is causing your groin discomfort.
I know it's difficult but do try to ease off on the guilt we all make mistakes,the trick is to learn from it thats the only way you can be sure not to go through all this again.
Pain is usually a sign that something isn't quite right so keep a close check on that it doesn't mean it's anything to worry about just may need looking into if it doesn't resolve in a day or two.
Daisy
I know it's difficult but do try to ease off on the guilt we all make mistakes,the trick is to learn from it thats the only way you can be sure not to go through all this again.
Pain is usually a sign that something isn't quite right so keep a close check on that it doesn't mean it's anything to worry about just may need looking into if it doesn't resolve in a day or two.
Daisy
Lane-
I can atttest to how anxiety, guilt, and fear can manifest itslef in physical symptoms. For the last 2 1/2 weeks I have been living in fear of genital herpes and have had every single pain that many of these websites desbribe.
I have been tested several times and tested negative ; however still waiting for the time window to increase to show any possbile infections.
Luckily I have an understanding wife that realizes I made a huge mistake that I wouldn't have otherwise committed if I was anywhere near sober.
Wish me luck next test results arrive friday.
I can atttest to how anxiety, guilt, and fear can manifest itslef in physical symptoms. For the last 2 1/2 weeks I have been living in fear of genital herpes and have had every single pain that many of these websites desbribe.
I have been tested several times and tested negative ; however still waiting for the time window to increase to show any possbile infections.
Luckily I have an understanding wife that realizes I made a huge mistake that I wouldn't have otherwise committed if I was anywhere near sober.
Wish me luck next test results arrive friday.
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