Deserted Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Hi there, most unfortunately I discovered last week that someone I spent a night or two with is HIV+, and so I have to go and get myself tested now to see if I have caught it. I've never had to do this before and have never even had an std before so how I go about this in Bangkok I really don't know. Could someone recommend where is the best place to go. I need to get a consultation because I don't know how long I am supposed to wait before this shows up in tests and I don't know if there are governmental clinics that offer such services or whether I have to do it privately. It's something that has never happened to me before and looking on line isn't all that much help as they want you to book appointments but I don't know how long I am even supposed to wait first, so I am hoping to find a place I can call and ask when should I come in to be tested. If someone could assist with this matter it would be most appreciated, given the nature of the disease I may or may not have picked up. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 You really can find all the info you require by looking online : For example : Websearch "how long does hiv take to show up" https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/hiv-window-period.html#:~:text=A rapid antigen%2Fantibody test,to 33 days after exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) The standard HIV test requires 1 month after sex, there is another one available after 15 days, I'll check for name in a minute (P24 Antigen test). Red Cross is a good place to go if near The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre 02 251 6711 https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFSMnaogEahoxmG7 BTW it's extremely unlikely you have HIV after one time, the odds are remote. Risk depends if anal, other person on antivirals or not etc Edited April 30, 2023 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: The standard HIV test requires 1 month after sex, there is another one available after 15 days, I'll check for name in a minute (P24 Antigen test). Red Cross is a good place to go if near The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre 02 251 6711 https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFSMnaogEahoxmG7 BTW it's extremely unlikely you have HIV after one time, the odds are remote. Risk depends if anal, other person on antivirals or not etc It was two times and penetrative sex was not involved just well other things that some people classify as foreplay or sometimes oral, and other names. I did not have any cuts on my mouth or anything like that and there wasn't much of it went on but yes I am concerned because for my job I have to take regular tests and it will not only lose me my next job but destroy my career also if I have picked something up. But you think I may be worrying over nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 A troll post and a reply have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Deserted said: It was two times and penetrative sex was not involved just well other things that some people classify as foreplay or sometimes oral, and other names. I did not have any cuts on my mouth or anything like that and there wasn't much of it went on but yes I am concerned because for my job I have to take regular tests and it will not only lose me my next job but destroy my career also if I have picked something up. But you think I may be worrying over nothing? Was it a Ladyboy ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 39 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: The standard HIV test requires 1 month after sex, there is another one available after 15 days, I'll check for name in a minute (P24 Antigen test). Red Cross is a good place to go if near The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre 02 251 6711 https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFSMnaogEahoxmG7 BTW it's extremely unlikely you have HIV after one time, the odds are remote. Risk depends if anal, other person on antivirals or not etc Yeah, I found a place on silom and they are saying 800 baht and 14-15 days. I said are you absolutley sure of this and they said yes for the test they have its enough, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Just now, Mac Mickmanus said: Was it a Ladyboy ? Nope ex- girlfriend who was too embarrassed to tell me at first then owned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 No paid sex nothing like that, just ex-girlfriend who has gone downhill and wanted to hide it from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Deserted said: It was two times and penetrative sex was not involved just well other things that some people classify as foreplay or sometimes oral, and other names. I did not have any cuts on my mouth or anything like that and there wasn't much of it went on but yes I am concerned because for my job I have to take regular tests and it will not only lose me my next job but destroy my career also if I have picked something up. But you think I may be worrying over nothing? No opinion here can replace a test. And HIV is not the only STD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Deserted said: It was two times and penetrative sex was not involved just well other things that some people classify as foreplay or sometimes oral, and other names. I did not have any cuts on my mouth or anything like that and there wasn't much of it went on but yes I am concerned because for my job I have to take regular tests and it will not only lose me my next job but destroy my career also if I have picked something up. But you think I may be worrying over nothing? Then chances you have contracted HIV is almost none. Still good to go to any local lab or hospital and get the test done after one month, two months and three months to be sure. Edited April 30, 2023 by Hummin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 27 minutes ago, Deserted said: It was two times and penetrative sex was not involved just well other things that some people classify as foreplay or sometimes oral, and other names. I did not have any cuts on my mouth or anything like that and there wasn't much of it went on but yes I am concerned because for my job I have to take regular tests and it will not only lose me my next job but destroy my career also if I have picked something up. But you think I may be worrying over nothing? I don't think anyone has ever got HIV from oral sex. Risk 0% for you. No harm in having the 800 baht test for peace of mind, just don't take it too early otherwise a waste of time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) You don't need an HIV test. You had no exposure to HIV. People simply don't get HIV through sexual means without a history of penetrative sex. But don't ask Aseannow forum, ask an expert. I don't mind telling you, I've been refused an HIV test on this basis, due to no risk. Edited April 30, 2023 by 2009 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 24 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: I don't think anyone has ever got HIV from oral sex. Risk 0% for you. No harm in having the 800 baht test for peace of mind, just don't take it too early otherwise a waste of time Correct, There have been massive studies done where researchers have observed tens of thousands of couples where one partner is positive and the other is negative, who regularly engage in unprotected non-penetrative sex (e.g. oral), and even after decades not a single HIV transmission occurred. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, 2009 said: You don't need an HIV test. You had no exposure to HIV. You don't know that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/vaginal-sex-and-risk-hiv-transmission Depends if woman is on anti virals. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 The OP has been locked. The OP poster has obtained the information he needs after doing more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 You will not have gotten HIV from oral sex. But HPV is possible. So is gonorrhea. Suggest a trip to the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic for peace of mind and STD testing Thai Red Cross · Anonymous Clinic 104 Ratchadamri Road Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. Tel. 02-252-2568-9 Located on Rajadamri at the junction of Rajadamri and Sarasin Rds, on the same side of the road as Chulalongkorn. The building looks like a large fat water tower, with red crosses interspersed on the exterior wall. The entrance is clearly marked 'ANONYMOUS CLINIC' in English. Entering, on the right side is a curved large reception desk. Tell them you wish yo have some tests, they will hand you a form to fill out. On the form, you state what test you wish to have by ticking one of many boxes. The very first box reads 'HIV/AIDS'. Another says something like 'All STIs'. Or if you prefer to go private: https://www.pulse-clinic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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