Can you catch HIV this way?

I find myself wondering... how can one ever truly be certain if they're being lied to? It’s an impossible calculation. What if she is concealing something? That is precisely why I initiated this thread (with the context provided in 🙂)—to determine if there is any actual risk to me should she, heaven forbid, be keeping secrets. Though, I suspect everything is perfectly fine with her.

Amy Bailey, you should probably just upload a photo of yourself under the dictionary definition for "Paranoia"!
Honestly, are you even sane? What are you thinking? People out here are walking around being reckless with everything without a care in the world, not worrying nearly as much as you. I’m not saying that’s how it *should* be, obviously, but man, you’ve swung straight to the other extreme. And what's with those red letters 🤣
? Is there a chance you're just a little high and getting carried away? 😬

ps. In the States, HIV isn't even that prevalent; you're acting like you're living in the middle of Nigeria.

And one more thing: if that slime dries up on your fingers, does it actually enter your system?? That’s what I’m wondering here.

Donna Hill8 said:Amy Bailey, just put your profile picture under the dictionary definition of "Paranoia."
Are you even sane? What are you thinking? People are out there being reckless without protection all the time, and they aren't losing sleep over it. I’m not saying that’s the right way to live, but man, you’ve swung too far in the opposite direction. And those red letters 🤣
—did you smoke a little too much weed and lose your grip on reality? 😬

P.S. In America, HIV isn't some epidemic running wild; you're acting like we're living in the middle of Nigeria.

Perhaps you have a point. In fact, I certainly hope you do.😁 .

Does anyone happen to know the current HIV prevalence rate in the US?

Henry Rodriguez39 said:Honestly, I'm just not worried about the "big" stuff—it doesn't phase me. But I'm thinking about going in for testing in about six months, and I was wondering if anyone could actually give me some real answers? Everything I've read about HIV feels so vague... nothing concrete. Thanks. 😢 😢 😢 😢 😕

Don't sweat it—even if you did test positive, we can fix that... 🙂

Well, if you end up needing medication, just shoot me a DM and we'll work something out... Or if the lady in question needs it...

Douglas Fowler said:Don't sweat it. Even if you end up with HIV, we can fix that... 🙂

Look, if you need some meds, just shoot me a DM and we'll get it sorted out... Or if the lady in question needs them...

Oh, come on. Where on earth are you finding a cure for HIV??? I’ve read all about this stuff you claim is a miracle cure, and it’s nothing but pure fiction. Are you seriously telling me this guy cured almost everyone with AIDS, even those in the final stages???

Good grief!

Amy Bailey, you really ought to be seeing a doctor for those other issues you mentioned, so I honestly don't know how you even found the nerve to step foot outside your house today.
🤣There are 55 infected people in the US, and given the circumstances, it's highly probable you're one of them,😲 especially since you were out with three different people.

Donna Hill8 said:three(3) 😲

four!!! (4) 😁

Henry Rodriguez39 said:So you're saying there's a risk, but it's basically zero? 😕 Look, listen—that cut was almost superficial. It wasn't deep at all; we're talking needle-width here, maybe an inch long. It didn't even bleed, though it was slightly fresh. How can I put this better? If you pressed a paper towel against it, you might see a barely visible damp spot, if anything, but definitely no blood. And I certainly wasn't rubbing her vagina with that finger. I could almost swear there was no contact whatsoever between any vaginal fluids and that little nick (and certainly not a massive amount of fluid). Maybe—and I mean a huge "maybe"—I accidentally touched my finger to the wound later on after I'd already washed my hands 🙄... now, this might sound ridiculous to someone with actual medical training, but I am freaking out here. (The previous comments gave me some hope, but now I'm spiraling again )div>

Now that you've given more detail, I think you have nothing to worry about. It would only be dangerous if the wound were wide open and you pressed it directly against vaginal mucosa right after intercourse, when there are micro-perforations and much higher concentrations of particles present.
In this case, you can sleep easy.

stormyheron4 said:If you have 1,000 needle sticks from an infected needle, the patient gets infected in 2 cases.

That's a completely different scenario.

Donna Hill8 said:Amy Bailey, you should just add your own face to the dictionary under the definition of "Paranoia"!
Seriously, man, what are you thinking? People have unprotected sex with all sorts of people and don't lose their minds over it. I'm not saying that's how things should be, but brother, you've gone to the complete opposite extreme. Plus, those red letters 🤣
did you smoke too much weed and start tripping? 😬

PS: In America, HIV isn't even that prevalent; you're acting like you're stuck in the middle of Nigeria.

So, your logic is that extremely irresponsible sex is fine because HIV isn't widespread enough in the US? Brilliant. 🙄

Douglas Fowler said:Don't sweat it; even if you end up with HIV, we can fix that... 🙂

Look, if you ever actually need meds, just shoot me a DM and we'll work something out... Or if the lady in question needs them...

HIV isn't a disease. It’s a virus. AIDS is the actual disease.
And what exactly are you "curing" it with? Why don't you just head down to Africa? Come on, enlighten us.

Henry Rodriguez39 said:four!!! (4) 😁

absolute legend! 😁

placidjackal36 said:Now that you’ve provided more detail, I don't see much to worry about. It would only be dangerous if the cut were open and you applied it directly to the vaginal mucosa following intercourse—that's when microperforations occur and particle count is significantly higher.
In this case, you can sleep easy.

To be even more precise: it was manual stimulation with my middle finger, and the scratch was on my pinky. 😁 😁 The memory is quite clear. 🙄

placidjackal36 said:So, I guess you’re basically justifying incredibly reckless sexual behavior just because HIV isn't considered a massive epidemic here in the States? Bravo. Truly. 🙄

And by "incredibly reckless," are we talking about just giving some girl a handjob? 🤣

Henry Rodriguez39 said:To be even more specific about my "sketch," I was just rubbing it with my middle finger, and the little edge was right by my pinky. 😁 😁 I remember it quite clearly, actually. 🙄

😂 😂 😂

I honestly don't know who's losing their mind here—it might just be me—but this whole thing feels like those ridiculous questions you'd hear in middle school, like "Can you get pregnant through your jeans?" or something equally absurd.

Donna Hill8 said:What a saint! 😁

Imagine if you had to account for every single partner before her, then their partners before them, and so on... ((See, kalei, it doesn't necessarily have to be a heated argument (4), what do you think?)) 🙂