Question
Is there a risk if I have a cut on my anus?
5 December 2008. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission.
I had a cut just at my anus (from having sex with my partner). I was in a club and this guy rubbed himself up and down me (I don’t think he came). However, when I got home, I had a bit of moistness down at my anus and I am a bit worried, in case some body fluids have come into contact with the cut. As far as I know, the cut wasn’t bleeding and I am almost certain the guy didn’t come. I can only think that the moistness was maybe some sweat as I had had a bath before going out and it was a warm night.
I would like to know if there was a risk if some body fluids had come into contact with the cut.
Answer
The risk is from your situation is probably very low because it sound like there was no ejaculation or precum involved. However, you need to be very careful with any open cut, sore or wound, until it has healed, because this would increase the risk of any infection.
If you need to talk with a counsellor about it, you can ring the THT at: 0845 1221 200.
All the best.