AIDS Infection Risk Licking Rectum

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infected by licking an open bleeding cut

If I'm HIV+ an I had a small cut that was bleeding an my son licked it is he at risk....

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Transmission would be unlikely. HIV is not readily transmitted via the mouth. In addition, the virus starts to die the moment it leaves the body. While I would not be concerned, it might be a good idea to have your son tested in 90 days -... Read more »

Risk in licking nipple that may have vaginal fluid

Hi Doc Rob,Tried searching the forums but didnt found anything this specific.I had an encounter... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Fingering and then licking...am I at Risk?

This past week, I was involved in an intimate situation in which I was 'fingering' a... Read more »

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Kiss, Finger, Lick - PLEASE READ!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I met up with an old friend (girl) and I open mouth kissed this girl for a few (5?) minutes, and ended up "fingering" her for about the same amount of time. I have impacted wisdom teeth which do puss up at times, and my teeth aren't in the 'best'... Read more »

ass licking??

Posted by jon1989, 4 Replies

Hi,
Long story short. I went into a video book-store. i get in the booth and the guy starts using poppers, and he eats my ass. now should i be worry at all assuming if he had any std or hiv/aids . if i had any cuts inside my ass or anything would i... Read more »

recpetive anal sex, condom half in half out rectum

Posted by alphabetsoup, 2 Replies

Hi guys,

I met up with a guy in a bath house, I do not know his hiv status. We had sex, I was the receptive partner and I got on top while he lay down. We used a condom and some silicon lube. After a few minutes he came inside the condom, he then... Read more »

Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----

Posted by von, 1 Reply

Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear Read more »

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