I'm really anxious right now. After I took off the condom, I accidentally touched the tip of my penis with the same hand. Could this be a risk for HIV or any other harm? I'm pretty scared about this.

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I'm really worried because I had unprotected sex with a sex worker a few days ago, and now I'm planning to get tested for STDs within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for, and is there anything else I should do right now? I'm feeling really anxious about this whole situation.

If you had unprotected sex with a sex worker, you should wait at least 14 days before getting tested for chlamydia or gonorrhea, and at least 28 days before getting tested for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Testing too early can lead to false results, while being tested too late can cause complication

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