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Advice please

I've been searching the forums on the professional side as well as this side. I'm pretty sure i know what the answers will be, but I was hoping I could get some advice regarding my situation anyway.

6 weeks ago I had protected vaginal sex with a CSW off of backpage. Condom stayed in tact through intercourse. She said she's tested every 6 months and that she was negative at the time. 2 weeks ago I go to a massage parlor and have fully protected intercourse with another woman. I started to get paranoid so I took an oral oraquick test and was negative.  

Really trying not to have my anxiety get the better of me. Should I go for another blood test in a week or so? Sorry, I know you get these all the time, I just need some opinions/guidance.
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366749 tn?1544695265
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Statistics of "Varying Effectiveness" involves failure of the protection. And failures are primarily related to incorrect use. A synthetic latex of any brand provides total protection against HIV, provided it does not fail during sex. That's why it is said, correct and consistent use of protection is the key to safe sex.

"What if" exercise will only add more stress and anxiety.
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Thank you for the replies, I appreciate it.
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Also the varying statistics on condom effectiveness that I've seen is something that's in the back of my mind too.
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Thank you for the reply! Deep down I know this, but I'm still really anxious and whatnot. I'm trying not to play "what if" in my head. And this is all assuming they even had it too.
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366749 tn?1544695265
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Condoms provide 100% protection against HIV, if they do not fail during the penetration. You were never exposed to any risk of HIV because your protection remained intact. No testing was needed in your case
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