Aa
HIV & Open Sore
Hi,
Recently I had a sexual contact with a woman (oral & vaginal). I was always wearing a condom during the oral & vaginal part of the intercourse and the condom was intact after intercourse.
On the other hand during foreplay we were both naked and my penis (I did NOT put on the condom yet) has probably touched or rubbed her vulva accidentally and I also had some vaginal fluid on my fingers before the actual intercourse began.
After intercourse I cleaned penis with a tissue before washing my hands and a hour or so after the intercourse I noticed I had a fresh open sore on my foreskin.
This is where my doubt arises.
How great are the chances that I could contract the HIV in this way (assuming she had the virus), having a fresh open sore, if the top of my penis rubbed against her vulva prior to the intercourse or by touching it with my hands who had been in contact with her vaginal fluid?
Thank you,
John.
Recently I had a sexual contact with a woman (oral & vaginal). I was always wearing a condom during the oral & vaginal part of the intercourse and the condom was intact after intercourse.
On the other hand during foreplay we were both naked and my penis (I did NOT put on the condom yet) has probably touched or rubbed her vulva accidentally and I also had some vaginal fluid on my fingers before the actual intercourse began.
After intercourse I cleaned penis with a tissue before washing my hands and a hour or so after the intercourse I noticed I had a fresh open sore on my foreskin.
This is where my doubt arises.
How great are the chances that I could contract the HIV in this way (assuming she had the virus), having a fresh open sore, if the top of my penis rubbed against her vulva prior to the intercourse or by touching it with my hands who had been in contact with her vaginal fluid?
Thank you,
John.
Well this is very reassuring.
I knew HIV was a weak virus and you could only get it through exchange of certain bodily fluids... still I am not an expert and I was worried (perhaps too much).
I knew HIV was a weak virus and you could only get it through exchange of certain bodily fluids... still I am not an expert and I was worried (perhaps too much).
I also touched the he condom (most probably the pert that was inside the vagine as well) when I removed it and then touched my penis when I cleaned it... perhaps I should have washed my hands first... :S
hiv has been found to NOT be in vaginal lubrication...but rather up around the cervix. nothing you did put you at risk for hiv.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
