Should I Get Tested After Showering

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Shower guy extremely worried

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've tested negative at 3 months. Risk is very low, possible vaginal secretions in a flesh wound. Been having tons of symptoms sice week one but what freaked me out the most was a rash a day after getting my 3 month negative. It was a really bad... Read more »

Once again, Shower guy says bye

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just got my test results once again and it is negative. It is now 4 months and at least 3 weeks since the rash. So I have to say that's it and I have to say goodbye to this board. Just for your info, my symptoms started at week 1 with a swollen... Read more »

Shower guy moving on

Posted by Anonymous

I just tested once again to put my mind at ease, Well, I thought I was done with 12 weeks but I made a mistake and it was just after 11 but who cares. The odds of being + in that last week is really slim. Just to let you guys know, I had all the... Read more »

Shower guy is back

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi there, I'm back with OCD going full swing. After getting my negative at 87 days. To be exact, a day after, I got a rash all over my trunk, arms , hands and some in the thighs which was a fine pink rash which eventually joined together to form one... Read more »

shower stalls and hot tbs

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Has there been a study to see if people have gotten infected from shower stalls or hot tubs ?

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Oral in the Shower

I showered with a man at the gym. While in the shower he put his mouth on my penis for about 30 seconds and I reciprocated for about the same time. He did not orgasim and neither did I. There is conflicting literature about the risk factors and...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

HI there:I would not be concerned. Oral sex is considered a low-risk activity. You do not need to test for something like this. In health,Richard... Read more »

hiv from possible blood in shower and gym locker key

I am very nervous about my possible exposure. I was at the gym, going for shower with no shoes on when i noticed a large quantity of red stuff on the floor which looked like blood. Im not sure if i stood in it but im pretty sure i didnt and i am...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:I would not be concerned. HIV does not live well outside the body. Even if this blood was in a warm, moist area like the steam room, it would be unlikely that it would be unable to infect you. Furthermore, you had no cuts or abrasions on... Read more »

Condom broke while fuckin' in the shower

Yesterday I did a random hook up. I tried my best to protect myself. I did oral with a condom on, and the guy topped me with condom on. After while, we went into the shower and he ****** me. I forgot for how long, then he took out his penis, and the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The CDC statistical estimate for the per-act risk of acquiring HIV from unprotected (or broken-condom) receptive anal sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV infected is 5 per 1,000 exposures. Your risk would be less, as we don't know the HIV... Read more »

Sharing the same towel after shower

Dear Doctor,How are you? Thank you very much for answering all the questions for us. I am a 34 years old male. I had one lady roomate one month ago. One day, I took the shower right after her. I used the same towel she has used. After drying of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

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