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I had posted this in the STD forum but it was suggested that Instead this may be more appropirate.
Like many people here I have a quesiton which i hope the community can help me with.
From a social perspective i am a heterosexual man. I have been married 17 years. My wife and i while we are living in the same house for the kids we have not had intimate relations in several months. While travelling last week i did something that i have never done before and had a sexual relationship with a sex worker.
It was protected vaginal sex that lasted less than 5 min. i did a quick inspection on the individiual prior and saw no external lesions.
As a registered nurse i have done a bunch of research and cold logic dictates that my infection profile is extremely low. However that being said i am deathly afraid of the tragic potential life long consequences of my choice. most specificially based on symptomology HIV.
Since then the following things have occured.
Psychological deep painful regret and remorse which i know only confession to my partner will heal.
Almost immediately after we were finished i began with pinpoint tenderness on the left side of the penis just below the head. WHich i realize is almost impossible to be anything... :( but still scared....
I had what i thought was a fever, although never above 37.2. i have been diaphoretic at times. Taking acetominophen as required. Still have the fever and occasional diaphoresis 96 hours later. Although i wonder if it is a separate viral infection?
I have some diarhea (diarrhea) which could be coincidental that began about 24 hours afterwards. Resolved 48 hours later.
In my testicles on the left side i have some itching sensation.
Physical exam reveals nothing in terms of lesions or anything abnormal.
If i am distracted then i don't notice anything.
Feel flushed.
A sensation to void, but no discharge or painful urination.
Medical history - all immunizations including Hep A and B up to date, hypertension, obesity.
I understand the consequences of my actions. But need the help of the community to determine if i need to take further action or if this is simply genital anxiety syndrome. Which if so, i did not realize could be so powerful.
I genuinely appreciate the support for a very poor choice.
Like many people here I have a quesiton which i hope the community can help me with.
From a social perspective i am a heterosexual man. I have been married 17 years. My wife and i while we are living in the same house for the kids we have not had intimate relations in several months. While travelling last week i did something that i have never done before and had a sexual relationship with a sex worker.
It was protected vaginal sex that lasted less than 5 min. i did a quick inspection on the individiual prior and saw no external lesions.
As a registered nurse i have done a bunch of research and cold logic dictates that my infection profile is extremely low. However that being said i am deathly afraid of the tragic potential life long consequences of my choice. most specificially based on symptomology HIV.
Since then the following things have occured.
Psychological deep painful regret and remorse which i know only confession to my partner will heal.
Almost immediately after we were finished i began with pinpoint tenderness on the left side of the penis just below the head. WHich i realize is almost impossible to be anything... :( but still scared....
I had what i thought was a fever, although never above 37.2. i have been diaphoretic at times. Taking acetominophen as required. Still have the fever and occasional diaphoresis 96 hours later. Although i wonder if it is a separate viral infection?
I have some diarhea (diarrhea) which could be coincidental that began about 24 hours afterwards. Resolved 48 hours later.
In my testicles on the left side i have some itching sensation.
Physical exam reveals nothing in terms of lesions or anything abnormal.
If i am distracted then i don't notice anything.
Feel flushed.
A sensation to void, but no discharge or painful urination.
Medical history - all immunizations including Hep A and B up to date, hypertension, obesity.
I understand the consequences of my actions. But need the help of the community to determine if i need to take further action or if this is simply genital anxiety syndrome. Which if so, i did not realize could be so powerful.
I genuinely appreciate the support for a very poor choice.
Thank you. I had no clue as to the physiological symptoms associated with my guilt. I still feel flushed and at times diaphoretic.
Again thank you.
With respect
Again thank you.
With respect
You had zero risk for hiv as you had protected sex. If my words cannot assure you have a duo test at 28 days. Expect a negative result. Most of what you feel is guilt.
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