Should I get tested for HIV after brief unprotected sex?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had a one-minute unprotected sex but just after one minute, I took my penis out of the vagina and I myself masturbated. Should I go for HIV testing? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

With whom did you have unprotected sex?
Is there a possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the partner?
When did you have sex? (If it is within 12 hours from now, then you can have a post-exposure prophylaxis as well. It's also better to get your partner tested if possible.

If there is a chance of HIV in the partner, then certainly get yourself tested, but after a period of two to three weeks, as it will be negative in the early period. You can hiv antibody and antigen test (p 24 assay).

I hope this helps you, and I will get back to you if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Although the risk increases with increased duration of intercourse, less than a minute of intercourse does not eliminate the risk of acquiring it, so there is no such safe duration.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.