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HIV Risk razor burn then having sex

Yesterday I had sex with 2 escorts 9 hours apart. This is everything transpired. At 11 pm May 1st, I shaved my pubic hair from my supra pubic region all the way down to my testicles (full Brazilian). On the morning of May 2nd, I went to go see the doctor (a Infectious Disease Specialist) at around 10 am to show him a growth on my supra pubic region I discovered while shaving (He said it was nothing and told me to move on). I went back home at around noon and showered. As I shaved the night before, I put ribbing alcohol over my genitals and everywhere stung. I checked my skin and found "no open areas" and even dabbed my privates on a piece of tissue to see if there was blood but there was none. I assumed it was razor burn. I checked everywhere and couldnt see any signs of cuts from when I was shaving (i checked everywhere from my scrotum, the shaft of the penis and the supra pubic region and when I was at the doctor's to show him a growth on my supra pubic region, even he didnt comment on any redness as he was assessing for STDs then again i only pull my boxers down enough to expose the supra pubic region only). I do have to comment though that the scrotum on my testicles was red, not sure if it was from shaving. I vigorously checked for lesions but could not find any. It was not inflamed but it was irritated from something as I discovered when I doused it with alcohol. Then, being the genius that I am, I contacted and had sex with an escort at 3pm that day and then again at midnight. Both encounters where the same. I had protected oral and vaginal intercourse and on both occasions I was both on top and underneath the girls (missionary and they were riding me). After the second escort, I just started to notice the razor burn marks and how red my scrotum was. Now, a day after, I am worried that I might have placed myself at risk for contracting HIV. The reddened/Inflamed skin was on my supra pubic region and scrotum and none on the shaft. From what I have described, did my encounters place me at risk for contracting HIV?

1. Does razor burn from shaving the day before puts me at significant risk for contracting HIV say if vaginal fluids dripped on it?

2. I am not sure what to call the redness on my scrotum. The skin looks red and shiny when pulled taut and when released it looks similar to scales on a fish in comparison. It is dry and Ive checked multiple times even from the day before and found no evidence of cuts nor signs that the integrity of the skin was compromised but my lack of knowledge about how the virus is transmitted is making me nervous. Say vaginal fluids dripped onto my scrotum during intercourse and my the skin on there is the way I have described it. Would the virus be able to infiltrate through? I would not call it inflamed nor would I call it normal. It is red, dry and shiny. there are some areas that look like the skin is pealing. From what I have described, does this make the skin on my scrotum more permeable even though there is no apparent opening/signs that the integrity of the skin was compromised or is it still considered "intact skin" which HIV cannot permeate?

During the time I was having sex, I did not feel any abnormal sensations from my privates (like stinging, or anything). Could anyone please enlighten me on my situation. I am a bit worried and would like to hear your opinion or if testing is required.
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Thank you very much Teak.

Hi nurse girl. I discovered weird bumps that - to the person who has never seen/encountered an STD before - concerned me. And plus, the family doctor was the one who referred me to the ID. Turned out to be "small cysts". Yep it does "SCREAM" irrational HIV related anxiety. Maybe because of my lack of knowledge regarding HIV transmission. Not really common knowledge. But thank you for your quick response. The alcohol thing wasn't very fun but it makes for amazing conversations.

The anxiety thing I can get over and after reading your responses, especially yours nursegirl, I feel that a weight has lifted off my shoulders. Thanks again guys!!!
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You shaved the hair on your (sensitive) pubic region, then poured alcohol on it and wonder why it may burn, sting, or get irritated?  Come on buddy, that's just common sense!  Also, you saw an ID doc for a skin concern?  Have you seen him before, and if so, why?

Your post is just SCREAMING irrational HIV related anxiety.  You really need to seek some help to address that.  HIV cannot be transmitted sexually unless you have unprotected vaginal or anal sex.  Getting genital fluids in/on a cut/scrape/abrasion/razor burn would NEVER be an HIV risk.
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At no time did you have a  risk of contracting HIV in the situations you've provided.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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