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Originally Posted by timlimtat
Aiya, sibeh stress lah. Last week, I went down Geylang with the guys, just chillin', you know? But then, I ended up doing something stupid. I hooked up with this ah lian, and now I can't shake off this nagging worry that I might have caught HIV.
It's not like I went in blind, you know? I used a condom and all, but still, the thought keeps playing in my mind like a stuck radio channel. What if the condom broke or leaked? What if I didn't put it on properly? The more I think about it, the more scared I get.
Now, I'm stuck in this limbo, not knowing what to do next. Should I go get tested ASAP? Or should I wait a bit longer to see if any symptoms pop up? But then again, I read online that HIV can lay low for years without showing any signs. It's like playing Russian roulette with my health, and I'm sweating bullets here.
I've been Googling like mad, trying to find some answers, but everything just adds to the confusion. Some sites say get tested immediately, while others say wait for a few weeks for accurate results. And then there's the stigma, man. The fear of being judged or looked down upon if anyone finds out. It's enough to make me want to bury my head in the sand and pretend it never happened.
But I know I can't do that. Ignoring the problem won't make it go away. I need to man up and face the music, whatever it may be. I owe it to myself and to whoever I might get involved with in the future to know my status.
So, here I am, putting it out there. If anyone has been through something similar or knows what the next steps should be, please hit me up. I'm all ears, desperate for some guidance in this sea of uncertainty. Thanks, guys.
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Hope this helps.
If you are practising safe sex or sex with condom, good job.
1. Condom is very effective in terms of preventing HIV transmission. That's the reason why, whatever information you gather online, they keep saying the same thing. Practise Safe Sex. Not forgetting, lab test and so forth.
2. You need to understand the bigger risk in HIV transmission is via the sex act itself. In this case, vaginal penetration. And you are wearing a condom so the chances of HIV transmission is extremely low. HIV cannot pass through latex.
The risk of transmission is when the condom breaks OR slips. I doubt your condom breaks because if it did, you will notice it. Condom will break or tear from its ring.
I hope you can find some confidence and consolation in this.
At the same time, the best way and the 100% effective of not getting HIV is to practise abstinence and stay loyal to your partner.
And yes, the only sure way to know your status is to get tested. 1 month and 3 months mark.