Expert: Terry B - 4/2/2007

Question
Hello,

Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer this question. Recently for my 21st birthday, several of my friends decided to get a stripper/prostitute for my birthday party. It was all fun and games until she took me upstairs. She kissed my body, but never my genitals or mouth. In my drunken state I started to put my fingers in her vagina which was wet due to lubricant. I cannot be sure what other bodily fluids were mixed with the lubricant. Shortly after, with the hand I used to touch the inside of her vagina, I touched my penis (the head, shaft, and possible the hole) in order to place a condom on. After realizing that those fluids, lubricant and whatever, had contact with my penis I immediately told the stripper/prostitute to leave the party. My question is, do I have a chance of getting aids? It has been 3 days since the encounter. I definitely plan on getting a test done 3 weeks after the encounter then another test done 6 months after the encounter. Thank you so much for your advice, I have not slept in 72 hours and can not eat solid foods. I am so worried....

Answer
Dear Jason Lee:

Peace.  Assuming no open cuts on your fingers, your momentary exposure to what you describe as dilute vaginal secretions on your penis is of relatively low risk for HIV transmission.  The amount of fluid, the unknown HIV status of your dancer, and the small amount of area exposed would argue for low risk - add to that low frequency (once) and I would say your chances of transmission are low.

Be tested anyway, and protect yourself and others from semen, vaginal secretions, blood and blood products in the future.  Lots of information on how to do that at www.thebody.com and other sites, but I would recommend highly speaking with an experienced HIV testing counselor who can provide you face to face advice.

The best to you and yours.

Terry