Should I bother getting tested? I found out two weeks ago that this guy I hooked up with a couple of times, and had unprotected oral with, has been a heroin-addict for like the last year. He actually overdosed on a speedball two weeks ago. I just came out to my parents like three weeks ago, so I'm not exactly sure they'd bode to well if they found out I was getting tested for HIV. I just sort of want to know. I'm a bit worried since I know the guy is promiscuous and shooting up. But I also feel stupid. As witsy as I felt I was, I just didn't have him put on a condom. It's the stupidest thing ever. I don't feel any different, although I have a cold. It's actually kind of bad, so all paranoia is breaking loose. Words of advice? And before someone says it, I've been celibate and plan on being celibate for a quite a while. The whole idea of sex is just sort of disgusting right now.
. The chances of getting HIV through oral sex is rather remote, but it does happen. Everyone who is or has been sexually active should be checked on a regular basis. There are other STD's to be concerned with. Any abrasions on your penis, mouth or gums would be points of entry. So if you cut your lip or had bleeding gums, you would have reason to fret. Even if you didn't have abrasions: Everyone who is or has been sexually active should be checked on a regular basis. Look for a free VD clinic in Baltimore. 18 should be old enough to go without your parents permission. If not -I myself would have lied about my age just to get tested. I'm not suggesting that you do, of course. In Mpls, they ask for your name and address but not your for your ID. Also, you can tell them not to mail notification. I have lied about my name and address and just came back for the appointment to get the results. I'm sorry you're feeling paranoid and disgusted about sex. Once bit, twice shy. You know what you need to do next time. Use a condom. More than likely, you'll hear good news from your results. But, you may want to go with a friend. Somebody you can trust. (The guy you hooked up with?) If you do need medication or further treatment, that may be something you'll want to discuss with your family. Good luck.
Go! By all means go! No matter what the test results say, you'll feel better for going. If you're negative, it will be a huge relief. If you're positive, you'll be able to get better care just that much sooner. I can understand how sex may seem really disgusting right now, but those feelings may change.
you might check with Planned Parenthood at least where I live they do HIV testing and they give you a number that corrosponds to your name and you call in that number and they give the results. I wish you the best of luck and hope it all turns out a OK.
