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Question
Hi Terry
I had couple unprotected oral sex with sex workers this last few months. Right after the oral, I always go back to shower to clean my penis to lower the infection risk. Does it really help? These days, my penis starts to be little painful, like a rash, just after couple minutes of sexual activities. You think I should be tested for HIV?
Thank you for your answer. I have to say I am starting to be anxious.
Ben
Dear Ben:
Peace. Unprotected oral sex is less risky for HIV than for other sexually transmitted infections. Washing helps in reducing the duration of your exposure to most of the fluids (saliva) so it reduces risk somewhat - but is not protective against infections.
I would recommend you go to a trusted health provider, or to a clinic offering testing and counseling for sexually transmitted infection. An examination and/or testing can inform you about your health and, if an infection is present, provide you the treatment you need. Some of the infections can cause lasting damage if not treated.
The only way to address the anxiety is with action - please go and be tested.
Best to you and yours,
Terry
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Terry B
Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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