AIDS Infection Risk Swallowing Precum

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How many proven oral sex infections solely from precum proven?

I read a lot about the "possibility" of HIV infection from Oral Sex.. but the studies I've read only mention 17 cases in the U.S. and do not distinquish between oral sex to orgasm.. i.e.: the swallowing of Semen.. and oral sex without...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. We do not keep statistics on how manypeople became infected from oral sex (or even vaginal and anal sex for thatmatter). See the posting, "Percentage of documented cases of transmissionthrough oral sex?"... Read more »

Precum/co-infection in sero-discordant couples

hi!i really appreciate the possibillity of asking you a question. my situation is as follows: i am... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

Precum infectivity when on treatment

I'm on treatment for a year now and since I and my girlfriend don't like condoms we asked... Read more »

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precum-safe?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I recently had sex with a guy and we always used condoms. I am HIV negative and normally very careful. We had sex with a condom, but used precum from his penis to lubricate my anus. A few days later he told me that he's actually positive and didnt... Read more »

Infection from Pre-cum

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

If by chance you were exposed to pre-cum and was infected, would you seroconvert later than if you were infected by semen? What are the chances of being infected by precum with only one exposure? Read more »

Precum and infection

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does anyone out there have any knowledge regarding exposure to Precum (Pre-seminal fluids) and infection.
I recently had a same sex experience involving mutual maturbation with very close genital contact. I am very worried that there was exposure to... Read more »

If precum is injested and mouth is healthy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If I injested precum and my mouth was completely healthy is there anyway to get hiv? Also, what if I have some bleeding of the gums when brushing, but I hadn't brushed since the morning? thanks Read more »

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