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STD from oral and rimming unprotected
Doctor:
I saw an escort and received unprotected oral and rimming - there was no sex. Approximately 72 hours later, I noticed very small cuts on my anus, now I do shave down there and this could be a result ( but only shave a few days prior ) of that but the discomfort seemed to start when I was washing the area today and they look fresh. What are the chances of an STD? I have not noticed anything else abnormal on my penis.
Can this be an STD from receiving rimming?
If this was inflicted by razor prior and received rimming was I at exposure for STDS and HIV?
This seems very soon to see symptoms - Is it possible to have symptoms so soon?
I saw an escort and received unprotected oral and rimming - there was no sex. Approximately 72 hours later, I noticed very small cuts on my anus, now I do shave down there and this could be a result ( but only shave a few days prior ) of that but the discomfort seemed to start when I was washing the area today and they look fresh. What are the chances of an STD? I have not noticed anything else abnormal on my penis.
Can this be an STD from receiving rimming?
If this was inflicted by razor prior and received rimming was I at exposure for STDS and HIV?
This seems very soon to see symptoms - Is it possible to have symptoms so soon?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The timing is a bit too early. More important, the appearance of lesions of intial herpes lesions is very different than shaving nicks. If the marks look like shaving nicks, that's what they are.
Can the nicks be a result of herpes from exposure this soon?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your question, which arrived while I was logged in. Most users shouldn't expect real-time replies!
The STD/HIV risks from oral-anal contact (rimming) have never been formally studied, but all the available evidence and biology of the STD bacteria and viruses suggest very low risk. The primary risk from rimming is for the oral partner, for garden variety gastrointestinal infections that result in nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. It is likely there is no risk at all for the anal partner for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, or hepatitis. Even when these infections are present orally, they typically are deep seated in the throat, and not transmitted in saliva or by tongue contact. Syphilis and herpes in theory would be higher risk, but still very low.
Oral sex also can be considered safe sex, especially for the penile partner. The risk of STDs isn't zero, but it's much lower than for vaginal or anal sex. In the absence of symptoms, testing generally isn't necessary after such exposures. I will also add that many escorts -- expensive female sex workers by appointment -- have very low STD/HIV rates; they know how to protect themselves and often are tested frequently.
Your shaving makes no difference. There is little if any increased risk of STD transmission by saliva exposure to shaving nicks or other minor skin injuries.
STD symptoms -- discharge, sores, etc -- can occur as soon as 2-5 days after exposure, usually with 10 days, and rarely up to 3 weeks. In any case, in the absence of symptoms.
All things considered, I don't think you have anything to worry about. If somehow I were in your situation, I would not get tested for anything and would continue unprotected sex at home without fear of infecting my regular partner.
I hope this has helped. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
The STD/HIV risks from oral-anal contact (rimming) have never been formally studied, but all the available evidence and biology of the STD bacteria and viruses suggest very low risk. The primary risk from rimming is for the oral partner, for garden variety gastrointestinal infections that result in nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. It is likely there is no risk at all for the anal partner for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, or hepatitis. Even when these infections are present orally, they typically are deep seated in the throat, and not transmitted in saliva or by tongue contact. Syphilis and herpes in theory would be higher risk, but still very low.
Oral sex also can be considered safe sex, especially for the penile partner. The risk of STDs isn't zero, but it's much lower than for vaginal or anal sex. In the absence of symptoms, testing generally isn't necessary after such exposures. I will also add that many escorts -- expensive female sex workers by appointment -- have very low STD/HIV rates; they know how to protect themselves and often are tested frequently.
Your shaving makes no difference. There is little if any increased risk of STD transmission by saliva exposure to shaving nicks or other minor skin injuries.
STD symptoms -- discharge, sores, etc -- can occur as soon as 2-5 days after exposure, usually with 10 days, and rarely up to 3 weeks. In any case, in the absence of symptoms.
All things considered, I don't think you have anything to worry about. If somehow I were in your situation, I would not get tested for anything and would continue unprotected sex at home without fear of infecting my regular partner.
I hope this has helped. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
