Hi, mgm - It's good that some folks choose screen names that are consistent with their personalities, eh? SillyAKchick, for one... Anyway, to answer your question, no, a small scrape/laceration of your nipple, with only a relatively small amount of contact with saliva, will not expose you to nearly enough HIV for you to develop the antibodies, much less the actual disease. HIV has been detected in saliva, but not in sufficient quantity to cause HIV infection. SillyAKchick reprinted an article that specifically states which body fluids must come into contact with an open wound, or even a mucous membrane (like the inside of your mouth or nose). Saliva is absolutely not on the list. As for the 7% bandemia, bands usually indicate a bacterial infection; HIV is viral and, unless you have a really elevated white blood cell (WBC) count, bands aren't going to be released into circulation with a viral infection. Get some sleep, mgm, and relax. Just slow down with the big guy, and, unless you're really into risky play or you've seen his last 3 lab reports (that he's HIV negative), push him away, or let him focus on another body part for a while. Good luck.