My HIV Scare After Protected Sex and Why I Took 30 Days of PEP

I had protected sex but 24 hours later felt a worm-like movement in my penis and noticed a slight discharge. Panic set in, so I went to the hospital for an HIV test and infection screening. My HIV result was negative, but I was treated for the infection. The doctor advised I start a 30-day course of PEP in case my partner was HIV positive, and also recommended she get tested. She tested negative too, which finally calmed my fear. Despite both negative results, the doctor insisted I finish the remaining 28 days of PEP for safety. I’m still confused how I got an infection with an intact condom. Please learn from my experience and protect your health.

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