Because of that one night thing I had years ago. I only slept with two people and that’s the first time I had sex and my current boyfriend 
. I don’t think my partner has it but what if the first one did and I have it.
I went to a gum clinic for contraception advise and now the thought bugs me even though she said it’s unlikely.
I understand you, i always worry about such things. Dont worry though…that would be supersupersuperunlikely.
A big research study says, even if he had hiv (which is highly highly highly unlikely), the risk of transmission per act is very low (8 per 10000). That is IF he surely had it and you had unsafe sex. When i had worries about such a thing they told me my risk was near zero.
If you fear, get tested though? That too is very scary, but when you get a result, you dont need to worry anymore.
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Getting tested is not a big deal in the area where I live. I got tested after sharing a needle with two heroin addicts. One was a woman and a hooker, and bi-sexual and the guy was a bi-sexual ex-con with open soars covering both legs from the knees down. These guys were every risk factor in the book but I got tested in a clinic near me and tested negative.
But I was lucky I tested negative because that happened in 1986 before they had any drugs for HIV. If I had tested positive there was nothing anyone could have done for me. I would have died.
But it’s just a blood test, it doesn’t hurt and it just takes a minute and it’s anonymous. Unfortunately, it takes a week to get results so you have plenty of time to dread the results. It was free too.
I doubt you have HIV but if you’re so worried than go get tested. It’s not very probable that you have HIV but it’s possible. If it would set your mind at rest then get tested. You’re more liable to get syphilis or herpes than HIV.
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Sex is fun and should be enjoyed. It’s not a bad thing in my book if you’ve had other partners. I’m like 48 years old and those girls in my range have some baggage and so do I. It’s not a deal breaker. It’s just modern life.
Worrying about it will just strain you. Yeah get tested if your worried but honestly there’s a lot more std’s out there that you’ll know about soon enough. It’s just one of those things. As you get older you get baggage like everyone and that includes other partners etc.
It’s not a big deal and it’s nothing to worry about. He’s a history too.
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She told me to order a home testing kit. It’s free. . My only concern is I work in the laboratory that processes these forms. I want to remain anon.
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I think I will. Need to find a way to remain anon throughout the test.
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The internet is a wonderful thing to remain anon!
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No I mean cos I work in the lab and I don’t want to reveal my identity. It’s possible most people do it.
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When I took the test I was given an anonymous number, not my name
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Doing a hiv test is nothing to be ashamed of. Not doing it shows lack of responsibility towards yourself first, and your partner second.
So do it. It will dispell your worries. I’m sure you’re clean.
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I ordered a kit like they said at the clinic. It is free. But is scary 
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There shouldn’t be any stigma against getting yourself tested. It’s responsible, and shows you care about your partner’s safety.
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You probably dont have anything to worry about. I doubt you have it.
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