Dear all,
recently had an exposure with a prostitute who gave me unprotected oral - that being said, it’s more like soft licks (2-3 licks) on the head rather than a full blown up and down movement which I stopped immediately.
It’s been 21 days without any symptoms which I give thanks everyday.
Am I still at risk?
Oral sex can transmit potentially : hepatitis B , herpes simplex , gonhorroea , chlamydia ( uncommon ) , syphilis, HIV ( low risk ) . Several of these infections can be asymptomatic. Remember sex workers don't want to have infections either, so depending on where you were, the sex worker may be screened regularly for infections, and vaccinated for hep B. Not having symptoms does not necessarily rule out an infection , and some like hep B and HSV have longer incubation periods ( 6 weeks ) Overall your risk of anything is low, but if you are concerned you should attend a sexual health unit for testing.
Hi and thanks for replying.
Yes I will get tested in about 2 weeks time (1 month post exposure).
It’s good to know the risk is on the low side. I have been really anxious about this one and only encounter.
High Risk HIV exposure
Finding out you have an STD
Can any other std mistaken for herpes?
STD? Urinating more frequently & pressure in lower abdomen.
Unsure if I should get tested for possible STD
