Do I Need To Worry As The Risk Is Very Unlikely?

Posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2022

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Question : Hello doctor I am in Batam and i visited a bar where u have girls come and drink with you. There was no sex ofcourse but i engaged in multiple instances of open and close mouthed kissing including foreplay. I understand kissing is no risk for sti including hiv but what worries me is that the girl bit my tongue during kissing and i kissed several times. I did not feel blood come through but i would not be sure. Nor i feel any wound on my tongue. I do not have any visible sores or ulcer. Do i need to worry

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need not to worry as the risk is very unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear ,

Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service.

Kissing and foreplay are no risk activities for HIV and there is no wound on your tongue as well as no visible sores or ulcers so you need not to worry because the risk is extremely unlikely. You can forget the episode and live your life normally. If any other doubt is there feel free to ask me again any time.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (22 hours later)

Dear Dr XXXXXXX thank You i was a bit concerned with the biting of the tongue. it was a case of the lady biting my tongue and not the other way round. i believe it would have been a risk for me to bite her tongue or lips thus being exposed to blood. in this scenario since i was the one being bitten, i presume it should be fine i am still in the window period for pep and hence my question. also one final thing i had gone with a group of friends , i also had a happy ending massage which i believe is not an issue to the best of my knowledge. please do help comment if you have any further assessment god bless you

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
You can share the details of any further exposure for assessment.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Balachandran XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

As such there is negligible risk in the exposure you had mentioned and simple body massage is as such no risk activity for HIV. If you have experienced any other exposure, feel free to share the details so that I can guide in more better way.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (12 hours later)

Dear,there was no other exposure other than what i have written above. 1. can i just move on with my life considering this exposure as no risk and no need for PEP and Testing for hiv. 2. is there any other sti that i need to consider a possibility thank you and god bless you

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need for PEP as well as testing.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Balachandran XXXXXXX

If you have no other exposure during happy ending massage also than I don't think you need to worry because the risk for HIV as well as other STIs is extremely unlikely. There is no need for PEP and HIV testing also in your exposure. Be relaxed, don't take too much stress and move on in life.

As your friend, I will also advice you to stay away from unsafe sexual practices to prevent the future risk of HIV as well as other STIs. For any further help you can contact me any time and I am here to help you always. Wishing you a very happy and healthy life ahead.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (39 minutes later)

Dear Dr XXXXXXX i very much appreciate your advice. i have a sexless life due to circumstances and the only way ,apart from self gratification, to sexually express myself through such acrivities. i have however ensured that I never indulge in penentrative sex with an outsider not even oral sex. if you see my other posts it is usually limited to foreplay and non penetrative sexual activities. i am constantly fighting a battle in my mind how do i control my sexual urge but without a constant sexual partner i am unable to find solutions. i also have a phobia of sti which afffects my mental health. i have even done professional counselling for this but not with success. i thus engage in non penetrative activities when i am deeply frustrated assuming it is safer . i really do not know what to do . i feel helpless I really thank you and this platform healthcare magic to allow me to express my concern. i also thank dedicated doctors like you who help their patients with their fear

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You have to consider regular counseling sessions.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Balachandran XXXXXXX

I am very happy to hear that you are feeling relaxed. I understand your concerns also and I can only say that stress or anxiety is usual in today's life but we have to deal with it and if you are not able to do it by your self consider the services of psychiatrist for keeping the mental health good. You can continue your counseling sessions regularly until you feel some improvement. As this is not my field I can not say much but just say stay happy and healthy. If you need any help from me, I am here at this platform to help you always.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana