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Hiv exposure from massage
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My question is if i had any exposure to hiv from a massage i had. Massage was a regular massage, no sex, no oral, i had my underwear on the entire time and didnt touch her. If the massage lady lets say touched her vagina and had vaginal fluid on her hand and touched me on a specific spot on my arm( i went home and noticed on my arm i had a tiny pinch like wound. It was not bleeding. It was not open. Had a red tiny scab over it. It was not a fresh cut. Not deep. Very tiny from a pinch but had a tony scab which i could notice). If she had vaginal fluid on her hand and touched ne there could i be at risk? My face was down the entire time so i dont know if she touched herself or not. Reason im worried it goes later that day i had a sore throat, and for a week now i have had some cough in morning and night. Some congestion, and some minor body aches. ( are these signs of hiv ars?) no fever no rash. Do i need to worry about this?
Thank you for being available in this site.
My question is if i had any exposure to hiv from a massage i had. Massage was a regular massage, no sex, no oral, i had my underwear on the entire time and didnt touch her. If the massage lady lets say touched her vagina and had vaginal fluid on her hand and touched me on a specific spot on my arm( i went home and noticed on my arm i had a tiny pinch like wound. It was not bleeding. It was not open. Had a red tiny scab over it. It was not a fresh cut. Not deep. Very tiny from a pinch but had a tony scab which i could notice). If she had vaginal fluid on her hand and touched ne there could i be at risk? My face was down the entire time so i dont know if she touched herself or not. Reason im worried it goes later that day i had a sore throat, and for a week now i have had some cough in morning and night. Some congestion, and some minor body aches. ( are these signs of hiv ars?) no fever no rash. Do i need to worry about this?
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The only risks for HIV in adults are:
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
HIV isn't transmitted by hands, EVER. You had no risk for HIV. There is no detail that you could add to this event that would make it a risk for HIV. Obviously, you do not need to test for this no-risk event. See a doctor for your non-HIV related medical symptoms if they concern you.
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
HIV isn't transmitted by hands, EVER. You had no risk for HIV. There is no detail that you could add to this event that would make it a risk for HIV. Obviously, you do not need to test for this no-risk event. See a doctor for your non-HIV related medical symptoms if they concern you.
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Thank you curfewx. I appreciate the answer. It seems that i like alot of people who have posted here seem to let fear take over logic. I have ready many posts and its the same answers. I never thought a simple massage would ever have me thinking of this but my mind just gets carried away with thoughts.
The great news is that you can have as many massages as you want, that don't involve sex, and be PERFECTLY safe from any diseases! I love getting massages, so I hope that you do not let your imagination take over and ruin a relaxing experience.
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