About Kirsten Sizer Expertise I can answer questions regarding the immune system and how it will generally react to outside pathogens, questions about HIV and AIDS with expertise in viral loads, treatment pathways and possible symptoms in a variety of diseases.
Experience BSc Biomedical Science
Education/Credentials BSc Biomedical Science
PGCE Science
A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Expert: Kirsten Sizer Date: 7/17/2008 Subject: hiv from vaginal fluid
Question Hi,
I got (semi)-wet vaginal fluid ( from a prostitute) on my penis head when washing with water, I only washed my hands slightly with water. I know know there is no risk for an infection, i should believe it. But if there was some hiv left and it got under my foreskin, could this still be a potential risk for infection for example to have sex with my wife 2 days later or a wound on my penis head that appeared 3 days later ( by using a toy vagina)
Please help, thank you
Answer Actually your assumption that you cannot get infected in the first place is incorrect. The HIV virus is transmitted in vaginal fluid, which when transferred into the urethra can spread the disease.
Viruses cannot live without a host organism, however, if there were infected cells left on the penis, you may have transferred them to other surfaces, including other people, however cells do not live long outside the body, about 6-8 hours depending on the type of cell..
The fact that you're married tells me that you're an adult. The more prominent issue I'm concerned about is your use of prostitutes without mention of using any condom or other barrier method of preventing disease. HIV is not your only concern, you're also risking yourself (and you wife) to a whole host of other horrific diseases, many of which can make you impotent and infertile. Some even kill the tissue in your penis, meaning it has to be removed...
Your high sex drive may be due to an underlying psychological problem. Have you seen a psychologist regarding these issues. I also feel that you may want to talk to your wife. She is (most likely) unaware of your adultery and so is also unaware of the risks you are putting her through.
I strongly suggest that if you are to maintain this type of activity, you take better and more comprehensive precautions and make everyone involved aware of the risks you are exposing them to. I also suggest visiting a specialist regarding your high sex drive and the need to satisfy yourself outside your marriage.
* FOLLOW UP *
I apologise for not giving you answer that you wanted, however, as an expert I feel it is also my responsibility to educate you in what 'safe sex' should be. The number of HIV sufferers on the planet is increasing exponentially every year and it is our duty to at least try and prevent some of the deaths caused by this horrific disease. It destroys so many lives and families that we, as the educated ones, should be educating the less aware of the risks and the ways of preventing the spread.
