Ache In Testicles Worried It Could Be Ars

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Worried if am having ARS symptons

I am a generally low risk gay male. However, nearly 8 months ago now I was the insertive top with a partner of unknown status. There is guilt associated because this partner was paid for. The condom broke and I was in there briefly during this time....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.The symptoms associated with HIV acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) manifest two to three weeks after exposure, not seven months later. A broken condom during insertive anal sex with a rent-a-stud does put you at some degree of risk for STDs,... Read more »

Im 15 and have found lumps on my testicles

im 15 and i was checking my testicles and i found lumps on my left one. and thers a dull ache... Read more »

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Lump on testicle-- should I be worried?

At the bottom of my left testical i have a small lump. It is sometimes harder than other times. I... Read more »

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Worried.....ARS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello,

I had sex with a prostitute approx 2 weeks ago. she performed oral on me and we had intercourse..no anal. I did use a condom for both occasions but I think..not sure..but I think she might have used oil based lubes.The condoms didnt tear. Now... Read more »

ARS? Rash, Worry!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I want to tell you my experience and symptoms and see what you guys think. I am SO worried.

About 7 1/2 weeks ago I had a risky encounter, with a male of unknown status. I was the insertive partner of unprotected anal sex; however, I think another... Read more »

ARS with unilateral symptoms? or stress and worry?

Posted by nickywick, 1 Reply

Dr. Bob,
( or anyone who is versed in this stuff. Looking for a professional opinion please:)

The past month and a half has been very strange and I wanted to get some good opinions on here. I know ARS symptoms are unreliable and testing is the only... Read more »

Clasic ARS symptoms-need help- going out of mind

Posted by BagDrag, 5 Replies

Anybody
I had protected vaginal sex with someone of unknown status. Between sessions I put my unprotected penis between her thighs an most likely came in contact with vaginal fluid. I am worried because the big guy was raw from the rubber friction.
No... Read more »

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