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What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Non Penetrative Sex?

Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016

Question: hi..When i was young 16 or 17(male) I had homo-sex with my friend.At that age i did not realize about the effects it could cause.But we stopped doing it after we realize the consequences we could face.One thing i can assure is he was Hiv negative and there was no semen transmission during the sex but we did touched our penis.Now my age is 25 and recently i tested for HIV and the results shows negative So the incident happened 7 or 8 years back.Always i feel guilty for that incident and after reading about the facts of HIV i got fear of getting HIV...I cant concentrate on my work...Please help me ...It all started as i had skin rash in my leg( no pain/itching) but it was there for years(4 or 5)..Recently i met skin specialist and he gave some oinments to apply and after applying that the scar on my leg.. started healing slowly.Please help me..Every day i am getting fear of getting HIV.Need your advice on this..

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

HIV is not transmitted through touching of external genitals and there was no exchange of any fluid in your case than nothing to worry about HIV.

You got tested and the result is negative so just be relaxed as there is no risk of HIV and you are safe absolutely. The skin rash is due to some other viral or bacterial infection for which follow the advice of your dermaltologist and it will be fine with time.

Don't get too scared or anxious and focus on your work. Do meditation or yoga to alleviate the anxiety or stress. For any further query get back to me again and I am always available to help you.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (25 minutes later)

Thanks,Doctor..Also one thing i could remember is once he had cold and when we did the homo-sex..I also got cold..But there was no semen transmission...juust touching of external genitals(in your term)...Is that serious.?.Also i never had symptoms like swollen glands or mouth sores..Also can HIV come after years i mean the initial infection itself...Also can i get married or shouldn't I...Please help me doctor ...Thanks for your help Please reply on this last question..
Also should i frequently test for HIV test..Would be very helpful for me if you reply for this question as well.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can definitely get married.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

There is nothing serious in your case and you can definitely move ahead with your marriage plans as you are free from HIV. Also no need to go for any further tests because the possibility of HIV is nil in your case so be relaxed and move on in life happily

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (23 minutes later)

Thank you very much doctor...Also last question can HIV come afters mean(6 or 7 years)...In last two months I have taken HIV test twice i started feeling like whether diagnostic center provided any false results to me..Are they trying to hide something from me .I am getting feeling like that....Please answer my first question..I wont trouble you anymore..Thank you very much for your helpp..

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not possible.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

It is not possible to get HIV after 7-8 years of last exposure and there is no any other exposure after that. Diagnostic labs will never provide any false details also so don't worry and move on in life with your marriage plan. Always stay happy and healthy

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina