Hiv from a used lancet and slipped condom

[Adamsky]

I know I have severe OCD when it comes to HIV, needles and sex. I lost a brother to Aids when I was younger, so I became aware of the disease and how devastating it can be back in the early 90's before medication became available. But I still can't seem to get a handle or a sense of reality. I have taken medication for OCD/anxiety in the past which seemed to make me worse. Anyway, my questions are, firstly I had sex with my girlfriend, we have been together 4 months and she tested negative for HIV but I still insist on using condoms. Before her I hadn't had sex for 3 years. During sex the condom slipped off, I think when I pulled out, but can't be 100% sure. I managed to wait 3 weeks until I got a DUO test done. The test came back negative, but I'm freaking out over the lancet. It wasn't a spring laoded one. It was one that had a round plastic top which you twist off to expose the needle. So technically it could be used 100 times!  What is the worst case scenario if it was used before me by someone who is HIV positive? Is it at possible that I could get HIV this way? I do plan to test again, but in the meantime the wait really kills me and messes with my daily life for sure! It's debilitating.. Can someone please just give me the real truth on this situation so I know what I'm facing? Thank you so much for your time!

[needanswersocd]

Did you ever get tested again?

[needanswersocd]

I'm in the same position

[caregiver222]

You have an insignificant chance of contracting HIV under the circumstances you describe.

[123tushar07]

basically there is no need of testing again and again because it wont be helpful because you have ocd. by having sex with a partner with tested hiv negative there is no risk of hiv. your ocd will lead to new possibilities and you will again become anxious. basically the problem is ocd not hiv

if medications didnt help you try new doctor, new medication ,also you should  look for cognitive behavior therapy