HIV Being Sucked & Protected Sex

[billyboy74lc]

Dera Dr,

I stupidly received an unprotected blow job from a female sex worker last Wednesday night and then had protected vaginal sex with her. I did not test the condom afterwards but when I took it off it did not seem to have broken.

Last night, Saturday night, I notices a miniscule abrasion/bit of damaged skin on the shaft of my penis. When I press it it does not bleed but gives off a bit of clear liquid. I do not know whether this had happened before, during or after the oral sex. Is their any HIV risk. I was drunk but she may have had a tongue piercing. She was a white British escort and I did not see any blood on my penis during the oral sex. I don't think her piercing was leaking.

I have not been in work for 4 days have have just been drinking. I am desperately sad and think I have ruined my life and got HIV. Any reassurance would be helpful.

Sorry.

Will.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

You are being silly.  You have no reason to worry.  Relax.  EWH

[billyboy74lc]

Sorry to bother you again. In your first reply you say "virtually no risk" but in your later reply you say no risk. I know I must be annoying you but I need to please know whether I have stupidly put myself ant any risk?

Thanks you and sorry to bother you again.

Will.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Still no risk.  You'll be fine.  EWH

[billyboy74lc]

Dear Dr Hook,

Thanks for your reply. Sorry to be a pest but I suffer from HIV OCD anxiety. I suppose I read and analyse every word written. It was a durex condom by the way. Is it really no risk?

Sorry to be a burden I am just in pieces.

Thanks.

Will.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Welcome to the Forum.  Please get a grip on yourself.  The exposure you describe was virtually no risk and should not concern you.  You are far more likely to be struck by lightening than to get HIV from the exposure you describe.  Here's why:

First, most commercial sex workers do not have HIV or, for that matter, other STDs.  Second, your exposure was no risk.  There has never been a case of HIV associated with receipt of oral sex and tongue piercing, penile abrasions, etc. do not change this.  You are more likely to be struck by lightening than to have gotten HIV from this exposure.  In fact, your risk for infection is so low that we do not even recommend testing from a medical perspective in this situation.  If you choose to test, you are doing so for your peace of mind, not because you need it from a medical perspective.

I hope this comment is helpful.  EWH