Reply #1 Chasem's post
Sorry to hear that. It is undoubtedly stressful and you are going to feel a rollercoaster of emotions. Some points to share below that may hopefully help a little.
- HK clinics. Neo is one of the private clinics that offers a full suite of discrete testing and treatment services. Everything from rapid HIV tests to full PreP and PEP prescriptions available same day. They are not cheap compared to other providers but they are competent and private. I suggest finding your day to speak with a doctor and once you understand the statistical risks (rate of transmission, single act of vag intercourse, without/broken condom), will likely feel a little better. (https://neohealth.com.hk/hiv-std ... ting-introduction/)
- PEP or Post Exposure Prophylaxis. The sooner you take it, the more effective it is. Typical recommendation is immediately. Not cheap, likely in the USD$1-2k for a full course. And not all places will have it on hand. Neo does. 2 weeks is too long to wait to take it. Typically range is 2-3 days to start taking it to be effective IIRC. Up to 99%. Ultimate peace of mind and you have to decide for yourself.
- Testing. Ultimately, the safest thing to do is to ask the girl to get tested. For HIV, she can either do a rapid or P24 test and if those come back negative (max 2 days turnaround), you will sleep a lot better. For the others, a place like Neo can run the typical suite of tests (Herpes, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Chlamydia) and get the results back very quickly too. I know it sounds like a stretch to ask the girl but it is possible. They can be just as freaked out as you are and if you offer nicely to pay for all the tests and maybe an hour or 2 of their time, they will consider it. And going to a place like Neo where things are done quietly and discretely, helps a lot. You still have an opportunity to go back and find her / ask her if you like to consider this.
- Thank goodness not a Thai ladyboy. The risk of transmission of HIV and others is much higher from single intercourse with a "manmade vagina" or anal vs natural "vagina".
- Not sure where you are from. But consider getting a series of tests 4-12 weeks after exposure date. HIV you will be able to tell with a PCR or P24 test by 2-4 weeks. Herpes may take a lot longer if asymptomatic.
Hang in there. I've come terms that this will happen to all of us eventually if we hobby for long enough. So take care and watch your own mental health for the immediate period. Sharing here does help and you know you are not alone. | |
