What is my risk status??

[kwsk]

I had drunken protected sex with a prostitute in a Belgian brothel. Did not ejaculate. Performed cunnilingus on her for minute or two. My gums probably not bleeding, though they do after brushing teeth.
Now, how can I have unprotected sex with my girlfriend - we are trying for a baby - after this one moment of madness?
I know probability is low, but how low exactly. Equally, what is the probability I can pass HIV onto my girlfriend if we have unprotected sex?

Thanks,
An idiot.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

The responses you had on the community forum were correct.  Condoms work, and HIV has never been documented to be transmitted by cunnilingus, with or without inflamed gums; I doubt you'll be the first known case.  And the odds are strong that your partner doesn't have HIV, since fewer than 1% of CSWs are infected in most western European countries.

I cannot guarantee you aren't infected, so any choice about sex with your regular partner is yours.  But if the event above is your only indiscretion, I see no cause for concern.

Bottom line:  No worries.  Best wishes--  HHH, MD

[kwsk]

Wow! Thanks. I know I'd asked on the other forum, but it always has more weight from a Doctor. It is my only indiscretion...ever....and ever will be.

May I ask one question, where does the <1% of CSW workers stat come from. (Not that I doubt it for a second - I'm just a statistician of sorts)