Should I Take PEP Last Night I Slept With A Sex Worker?

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2020

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 2 Nov 2020 Answered on

Fri, 23 May 2025 Last reviewed on

Question : Hello. I slept with a sex worker yesterday. I wore a Condom but it came off in her as I was withdrawing. She said no semen was inside of her. She also said she is HIV negative. Because she is a sex worker I am still concerned. Should I get PEP?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is almost zero risk for contacting HIV virus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The risk for HIV is very low, almost zero. There is no need for a PEP. HIV virus is very not resistant in the air, and unless there was blood exhange and traumatic sexual activity then no need to get checked for it.

But the risk for other STD is there. So I would suggest you get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomonas in one week time.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako
General and family physician

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

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