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HIV exposed.
I had en encounter this four days ago where I had sucked on a pierced nipple. Afterwards I tasted blood in my mouth. The next day I performed oral sex on him. He had a lot of precum, but came outside my mouth. There was no other sex. In both cases I rinsed my mouth with mouthwash. I tend to have irritated gums. They bleed easily when something gets caught in them or I flos. Tonight he told me he just found out two days ago he was HIV positive. What is the most likely level of risk I face? I'm freaking out. Its now 24 hours past the PEP period and three months before I can be tested.
Oh. I do believe you. Logically I really do. I have a panic disorder and tend to hyper focus on body sensations that often lead to a panic attack. It's just a struggle between the body and the mind. I already feel like it's not a big deal, but my anxiety keeps nagging. I really appreciate the knowledge.
6 month testing time frame has not been in place for many years. If you can't believe us now, then believe the 3 month test.
I hope so. I'm anxious by nature, so it will be a long three months with a 6 month follow up before the paranoia go away. But it sure is a wake up call. Few things have terrified me more than that call. I think it's back to the cautious nature I had in the 80's when hiv was a death sentence. Its sad that something as fun and beautiful as sex has to be so fearful.
Thank you for your info.
Thank you for your info.
Saliva has proteins and enzymes that deactivate the virus and break it down. Rendering it unable to infect.
Logically I get that. Its just that I know that by gums bleed to some minor degree probably every time I eat or brush my teeth. I feel like I have all these open cuts in my mouth. That still isn't enough to contract it? It terrifying to think of. I went completely numb and cold when he told me. Not sleeping. I'll need a test in three months just to ease the anxiety.
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