[Question #668] worried
106 months ago
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106 months ago
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the facts are - i'm really woried now, dont know if i had some risk, dont know if it is safe to make love with my wife,
i understand those acts at the last month are not matched to my personality.
i would like you to answer my questiones and share with me if you think i need to test for hiv
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
106 months ago
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Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your question.
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You did nothing that risked HIV or other STDs. There was no penetrating sex -- and that's really all that matters. Touching, including applying perfumes or disinfectants to the anal area, don't transmit such infections. That these events are unusual for you or "not matched to [your] personality" doesn't make the risk any higher. And it sounds like your last partner is generally safe and probably does not have HIV -- most people, including sex workers, don't usually lie when asked directly.
Therefore, from a medical or risk standpoint there is no need for HIV testing. However, you could do it if you want the additional reasurance of a negative test result. (This doesn't mean I really believe there was risk. I do not. Strictly something to consider if you want additional reassurance.) In the meantime, you can safely continue unprotected sex with your wife.
Let me know if anything isn't clear. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
106 months ago
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thanks a lot! that's help.
I didn't wrote that for few days I'm a little sick.
Green nasal, cough, normal fever...
I thought those can be due to ars. guess you're opinion will not be changed, and I really rely on it. but just to be sure, like to know if those symptoms can due to ars.
thanks again! now I feel much better.
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
106 months ago
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No worries: ARS doesn't cause nasal discharge or cough. You caught a cold.
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