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Male Clients of Brothel Prostitutes as a Bridge for HIV Infection Between High-Risk and Low-Risk Groups of Women in Senegal

The researchers conducted a sexual-behavior HIV prevalence survey on male clients of female prostitutes working in brothels in Dakar, Senegal, to investigate the degree to which these men act as a bridge for HIV transmission to the general... Read more »

Unpaid AIDS Workers in Nepal "Turn to Prostitution"

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on HIV/AIDS prevention in Nepal are awaiting $10 million in aid held up by government bureaucratic delays, according to the World Policy Institute (WPI) think-tank, and sources in the country say some... Read more »

Rates of HIV/AIDS in Bali Prostitutes at Alarming Levels

HIV/AIDS cases are increasing among sex workers in Bali, Indonesia, and efforts to prevent new infections find little support from community and religious leaders, experts said at a recent conference. Earlier this month, Indonesian officials... Read more »

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blowjob from a prostitute

Hi doc, here's the situation.last week i got a blowjob from a prostitute for about five minutes or so and I forgot tu put Mr. Happy's hat on (too much booze i guess, so it's my stupidity). Anyway, there was no blood, Mr. Happy is as...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Blowjobs carry only a very minimal risk for HIV acquisition, particularly for the insertive partner. This holds true whether the sucking partner is a closeted GOP congressman surreptitiously giving blowjobs in public restrooms or a high-priced... Read more »

prostitutes actually low risk?

I realize one could never advocate or promote prostitution, but i've heard that the HIV infection rates for prostitutes in the US is lower than the general population? How in the heck could that be and is it true? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Those kinds of statistics would be hard to validate, because prostitution remains illegal in the U.S. However, I can tell you that professional sex workers generally know more about STD and HIV prevention than the vast majority of their clients.... Read more »

Oral Sex on a female prostitute and risk.

What is the risk of getting HIV from a Woman Prostitute, if you perform oral sex on her one time? Let's say she was not on her period, and I had no open sores in my mouth....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

There is no convincing evidence that HIV has been spread to a person performing oral sex on a woman when no blood or STDs were present. Performing oral sex on a man is considered to be a greater risk for infection than performing oral sex on a... Read more »

Any Risk with Touching a Prostitute?

Is there any risk associated with touching the hands or money of a prostitute? Let me explain, my friend sells flowers, and one of the places she sells them is a bar in a bad part of town. She says often, the prostitutes will approach her and then...

Response from Lynne Gabriel

WorkPositive, Inc.

No question is silly -- this one, however, does have a pretty easy answer. HIV dies on contact with heat, light or air. HIV is not the concern in this scenario -- hepatitis could be. The best way to avoid infection is to wash hands often, keep them... Read more »

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Prostitution Risk? What is it?

Posted by SassySteven, 2 Replies

Over the past few years, I have occasionally seen prostitutes. A dumb thing, I know, but as an obsessive compulsive person, sometimes I can't help myself with what is a slightly addictive behavior. I have gone to therapy to try and help with my... Read more »

hand job by prostitute

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I received a hand job from a prostitute. Can I get HIV/STD's from this. I am in an exclusive relationship, we don't wear condoms, do I need to be tested before my girlfriend and I have sex. I am really worried...

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Prostitutes? HELP!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all,

I have a terrible fear of being infected with HIV. About four years ago, I had sex with three different prostitutes (In Holland, I'm Dutch). Two times she satisfied me orally, one time vaginally. I am almost certain that I used condoms (I... Read more »

i am a prostitute.

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a prostitute and don't know my status.
In this country where i work, nobody has to check and us professionals are left alone if we mind our business. But reading so much about aids and stuff, i feel i should get tested.But then if i come out... Read more »

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