Hi Doctor,
I have few general questions that derive from the incident that happened last week. I don't think there is anything to be concerned about, but I need some clarification -
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Incident: Accompanied a friend to a strip club, and all I did was chatting with one of the strippers with my hands on her thighs and shoulder, and when I was about to leave, unexpectdly, she placed a small peck on the side of my lips almost touching them.

Questions:

1) I went to urinate afterwards (5-10 mins) and I held my Penis with the same hands that I touched her with. Should I worry about HIV keeping in mind that there might me some cut on her thigh or shoulders, and the blood may have come on my hands?

2) I do work with homeless people for charity, and sometimes I shake hands with them. I drink a lot of water in the day and hence I pee a lot, so should I carefully look at my hands for any visible blood if I need to pee afterwards? Any HIV risk here?

3) I don't think the kiss was a risk event. Correct?

4) I am in a dilemma - there is a lady that I want to date, but I am not sure about her history. She is a divorcee. I somehow find it rude to ask her to get tested and if everything is Ok, wait for another 6 weeks (to cover the last incident, if any) and then get tested again. This applies to all the possible STDs that may exist.

5) Is a RAPID alere combo test conclusive at 6 weeks?

I understand most of these questions are derived from my anxiety about HIV, and I am trying a lot not to question you frequently. Please do respond to my queries.

Thanks,

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