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Should I Take HIV Test For Using Masturbation Toy Without Washing Or Cleaning It?

yesterday, I used a male masturbation toy, which I ordered online from an ebay, just when I received it, without washing or cleaning it. it was in just a plastic bag. after I finished, thoughts became chasing me if I could have got infected with a disease such as HIV. What if someone has used it before me, I mean I can not really trust those websites. I can not stop thinking of it and I do not know what to do. should I take an HIV test or what?
I feel very stupid because of what I have done and I really regret it.
Can you help me with and answer please.
I would really appreciate your help because I am going crazy, I can not concentrate on my study, I can not think of anything except for this stupid sex toy.
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Dear User,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I agree with you that these websites can not be trusted but at the same time I like to tell you that HIV virus is not that much stable. It gets destroyed within few hours. So there is no question of getting HIV infection even if it was used by someone before few days.

Having said this, I am of the opinion that such risk should not be taken again as many other virus like hepatatitis B is quite resistant and there is risk of such infection. Other than many viruses lot of other risk is there with use of such toys.

At this moment if your anxiety not going down even after reading my answer you are advised to contact psychologist or psychiatrist either online or in person.
I will be happy to help you.
Thanks
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Should I Take HIV Test For Using Masturbation Toy Without Washing Or Cleaning It?

Dear User, Thanks for using healthcare magic. I agree with you that these websites can not be trusted but at the same time I like to tell you that HIV virus is not that much stable. It gets destroyed within few hours. So there is no question of getting HIV infection even if it was used by someone before few days. Having said this, I am of the opinion that such risk should not be taken again as many other virus like hepatatitis B is quite resistant and there is risk of such infection. Other than many viruses lot of other risk is there with use of such toys. At this moment if your anxiety not going down even after reading my answer you are advised to contact psychologist or psychiatrist either online or in person. I will be happy to help you. Thanks