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PEP and Risk Question
I am a gay male and had a risky (I think) exposure last night. Another male of unknown status tried to penetrate me without protection or lube. I am not a receptive partner normally, so therefore it didn't really work and he didn't get very far in at all - perhaps just the head of his penis went in. It wasn't for very long either as I stopped it from happening.
Of course, now I am a little worried that this was a potential exposure and obviously being the receptive partner there is more risk.
Should I start a course of PEP (it is now just under 24 hours from exposure), or do you think this wouldn't be necessary based on what happened.
Thank you.
Of course, now I am a little worried that this was a potential exposure and obviously being the receptive partner there is more risk.
Should I start a course of PEP (it is now just under 24 hours from exposure), or do you think this wouldn't be necessary based on what happened.
Thank you.
So I finished the course of PEP and decided to take a rapid HIV test at 5 weeks. This was negative. I know that 5 weeks is not 6 weeks, but what kind of indication is this negative result?
So got a new piece of information today, I have gonnorhea. Im getting the medicine for that shortly. As I was infected with this, does it suggest my risk for HIV is higher?
Yes I know, just trying to get experienced feedback and support to help me deal with the process. I hope you appreciate that; it's a tough time.
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