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I had protected sex around 29 aug 08 with a CSW (protected since insertion was for just 10 secs before I withdrew of guilt and premature, wore two condoms, both intact on observation, no leaks and rupture). Got RAPID done on 19 Oct 08 - NEGATIVE. Do I need to test again as I also had unprotected insertive fellatio with another yuong girl on 18 Oct 08. Pl advice.

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You protected yourself with a condom so there really isnt a need to test in the first place. The person who performed oral sex on you was at risk, not you.

In the future, please note that wearing 2 condoms is NOT safer than wearing one. The friction between the two can cause breakage. Wearing one condom correctly is the best protection.

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

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I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

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I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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