Ok serious question/problem/concern

[sweetnes11]

what is IMHO ? confused again lol

 

[NJjuice22]

that is the mean reason why its not a good idea to let a another man stick his penis in your women, like someone else said, serves you right.

 

[Snarf]

In known HIV exposure cases (needle sticks from an HIV positive patient, or sex with a known infected person) you can go on Post Exposure Prophylactic (PEP) therapy. This involves a course of 2-3 HIV anti-retrovirals for up to 10-12 weeks. The meds can be quite toxic and have some nasty side affects.

However, you probably don't know the HIV status of this guy. The reality is (despite what HBO specials and The View would have you believe) the rate of HIV incidence in white, non-gay, non-IV drug using individuals is very, very low. If your girl has no existing STDs then the rate of transmission would be even less. If there was no rough sex and adequate lubrication was used then it is unlikely any vagianl tears occured, again a good sign. Even if he was HIV positive, the transmission rate in a single exposure situation like this one is very low.

I can't tell you not to worry, or even what to do. However, the odds are hugely in your favor that she will not get HIV. Other STDs - who knows. PEP needs to be started as soon as possible to prevent cell-free virion from reaching the fusion stage of the HIV life cycle. If the sex ocurred more than 72 hours ago then you are almost past the point of using PEP, so the decision is then made for you.

If you want to be safe, then you should practice a barrier method of birth control with her for at least 6 months and have her tested at 3 months, 6 months, and yearly after that.

The only other advice I have is that semi-conscious sex with an unknown partner is risky. Even 'safe' sex can go wrong in that situation. Play safe.

 

[Christopher X]

what is IMHO ? confused again lol

IMHO - in my honest opinion, or in my humble opinion.

In answer to the main question of the thread, I agree with those above who have said that you need to get proper advice from a competent medical authority, probably at an STD clinic (or similar), where everyone will be well-versed in this area of medicine. Some STDs can be tested for very early (i.e. now); others, for example HIV and hepatitis B, take much longer to show up on tests.

The question of post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is a tricky one that can only be decided by you in consultation with the doctor, although I think it is most commonly used in cases of known exposure among health professionals (e.g. from a needle-stick injury).

In the mean time, you ought to be practising safe sex with each other until you both have the all-clear.

Good luck!

 

[SC4EVA]

Hey guys thanks for all the input.. Been very stressful but will get through it... I just hope everything is ok

I spoke to someone about those afterwards treatments.. There not really the best idea because they make you really sick, do not have high success rate, and also.. If later in life you ever contract HIV you cannot use that medicine as treatment.

I guess say a prayer or somehting.. I dunno LOL
Thanks though

 

[Snarf]

Just to clarify a few point on the PEP issue - there is a high success rate if the PEP regemin is started immediately following exposure, and if it turns out you are negative but get HIV later in life, having been exposed to those drugs has NO impact on their future efferctiveness.

 

[Christopher X]

Hey guys thanks for all the input.. Been very stressful but will get through it... I just hope everything is ok

I spoke to someone about those afterwards treatments.. There not really the best idea because they make you really sick, do not have high success rate, and also.. If later in life you ever contract HIV you cannot use that medicine as treatment.

I guess say a prayer or somehting.. I dunno LOL
Thanks though

Who did you speak to about those "afterwards treatments"?

Not wishing to sound like a cracked record, but you simply MUST get expert advice here - both of you. Chances are that you're both OK, but advice from friends or from strangers on the internet is not the go for something like this.

Anyway, once again, all the best.

 

[SC4EVA]

Well it happened while away over the weekend so went to a local hospital...

 

[GoldenDelicious]

yeeeees? and then what happened?

did you get in touch with the guy once you came out of your stupor? his cooperation would be useful here as well

on a side note, i have done a fair bit of research into the HIV virus and its transmission, and would like to encourage you by saying that its transmission rate is very low in scenarios like yours

if youre interested do a google on rape and HIV, youll get a nice idea and some stats from there

cheers

 

[SC4EVA]

Golden,

Thanks for the support.. Like I said we know the person somewhat.. He had been tested recently but you cant go by that.. Not going to stress. Next week just gonna get the whole kit and kaboole test for every possible thing and go from there...