Can Hiv Symptoms Show Up After Having Sex

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"HIV Symptoms from Sex Toy"

I purchased a masturbator product and used it the next day. It was in a box, but not sealded in plastic. I used the product one time. I did have some chaffing from use. I have had a sore throat the past couple of weeks. I am afraid that I may...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

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Thanks for your question,There is <b>no risk for HIV</b> from this situation. <b>None</b>. Even if someone used it, entirely too much passed between then and when you used it.If you're feeling unwell though, by all... Read more »

"Very Nervous Need Help" regarding supposed HIV symptoms after protected sex

In Agust I had protected sex with a prostitute. And ever since I have had HIV like symptoms. I... Read more »

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Terrified5: HIV symptoms after Oral Sex and Fingering

Dr Bob, I an new to yoru site. I an/was a HIV - man. On Oct 29, I went to a strip club. The... Read more »

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Stressful or Traumatic Life Events, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms and HIV Sexual Risk Taking Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

The researchers designed the current study to assess "the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in response to stressful or traumatic life events and their impact on HIV risk behaviors and associated psychosocial variables among... Read more »

The Cost-Effectiveness of Symptom-Based Testing and Routine Screening for Acute HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex With Men in the USA

Testing for HIV when flu-like symptoms are evident may offer a cost-effective alternative for early detection of HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM), reported the authors of the current study. "Acute HIV infection often causes... Read more »

Stress Management and HIV

Table of Contents Stress and HIV Signs of Stress Common Causes of Stress How to Decrease Stress Depression Other Tips for Reducing Stress Stress and HIV Everyone deals with a certain amount of stress every day. But if you are... Read more »

What Are the Symptoms of HIV and AIDS?

When it comes to the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, there are three major points to keep in mind: There's a big difference between the symptoms of HIV and the symptoms of advanced HIV, also known as AIDS. It's what you do that puts you at risk for HIV... Read more »

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symptoms after having safe sex

Posted by maverick2323, 6 Replies

i had safe sex with 3 different ladies in last month. Now having symptoms from last one week like weakness, less appetite, feeling feverish (around 36.3 which started with chill on first time) minor head aches. done elisa test after 4 week which... Read more »

unprotected sex and symptoms

Posted by scared23, 2 Replies

Hi
I am a 25 yr old girl who had (extremely stupidly) unprotected sex with a stranger 4 weeks ago. 5 days later i developed a REALLY bad sore throat with swollen tonsils with white spots, but no real fever. The throat infection turned into a... Read more »

Symptoms from unprotected sex

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi,

Any advice is much appreciated. Let me give you the history:

9 weeks ago I had my first man / man experience and am scared I may have contracted HIV. The guy I was with and I discussed at length his HIV status and he told me he was negative. I... Read more »

High Risk receptive vaginal sex - symptoms Please help

Posted by AloneInMyMadness, 1 Reply

I am so ashamed of myself and scared to death. My husband and I split up and were getting a divorce, I was extremely distraught and broken up about it. I went on a kick of "screw it, life is short" I got a job as a bartender, stopped going to... Read more »

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