Well replied Fannie, well replied!
Safe sex is a tough topic to discuss, because so much science around sexual health is poorly understood. As a former worker in the HIV-health industry (though this is, of course, non-professional advice), be aware of this:
Though HIV antibodies are usually detectable by 8 weeks after initial exposure, it can take up to 6 months in some cases for the antibodies to be detectable. I mean, unprotected sex feels great and is a wonderful part of a safe relationship, but "safe" is a pretty rigorous term. To have NO chance of contracting HIV (or other STIs), the "window of safety" is at least 6 months.
Thanks lewdandshrewd for the clarification! I gave the 2 month suggestion because most cases of HIV infection can be detected within 8 weeks of exposure. However I concede that this action plan is not without risk. But it's an informed and educated risk. We take informed and educated risks everyday, from driving a car to eating various kinds of food. In any one of those decisions there are risks to oneself. But by taking precautions like the one I suggested serves to reduce those risks significantly.
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