HIV risk from anal contact with towel

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Asked for Male, 23 Years

I am gay man and last night I had a sexual encounter with another man; we did not engage in anal intercourse. My sexual partner used a towel to wipe his semen after ejaculating. This morning I inadvertently used that same towel to dry myself after showering, using it to rub my anus and genitals. I am wondering whether I am at risk of contracting HIV from this exposure if my partner is HIV positive.

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