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I know that some activities like hand job has low risk for hiv and thus not suggested to take pep, but what makes not taking pep the best decision. isn't it not harming even if taking it just to relieve the worries?
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'hand job' with no open cuts or wounds will not transmit HIV. To take a test just because of worries when there is no chance of having a condition is a waste of resources and increases the cost of medical care- for these tests are not cheap and if you have insurance then the other insurers end up paying for the un-needed test - for the cost has to come from some where.
Answered 11/14/2022
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