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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 12/5/2006


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i was tested for STDs and infections at the GUM clinic and was clear. Knowing i didnt have anything i stupidly had unprotected anal sex knowing i cudnt infect anyone and assuming as i was the one penetrating i cudnt be infected either. i now know this isnt true due to permiable membrane in the penis. Do i need to go get checked out? is the risk just as high when penetrating?

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Receptive anal sex is riskier because of possible tearing of the rectum. However, any kind of unprotected sex carries a risk. I can't tell you whether you should get tested or not- that's something you should decide knowing you have been in a risky situation.

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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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