Can You Get A Disease From Frottage

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risk of woman contracting HIV from frottage

As I have read from millions of posts about frottage, it is a low risk activity.however, most of the post are penis to penis or penis to anus frottage. I would just like to know if a woman can contract HIV from a man through penis to vagina frottage...

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HiFrottage not matter the parts that are touching is considered a small risk. But anytime where there is an opportunity for direct body fluid exchange to occur the risk of HIV is there.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Is frottage safe?

Hello Mr Codova,I have learn from this site that frottage is safe.Is it only safe for penis against... Read more »

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Is frottage safe?

Posted by Justagirl, 2 Replies

I've searched The Body for an answer and can't seem to come up with one. Anyways, according to Dr. Bob, frottage is safe. But what happens if a guy who is not wearing a condom rubs his penis in my clitoral region? Is it possible to get infected?... Read more »

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Posted by nuthugger24, 2 Replies

Just wondering since my exposure included this: Has anyone ever heard of anyone testing hiv postive after being exposed to HIV positive seminal fluid during frottage? Also if a HIV positive persons seminal fluids get on recent razor burn can HIV... Read more »

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Posted by Liloki, 2 Replies

I am a gay male who is worried that I have exposed myself to the hiv virus. My last partners is hiv positive, undetectable viral load and has otherwise good health. A week ago while we were naked in bed I began rubbing my penis on his anal region.... Read more »

frottage and brief penetration

Posted by alias2012a, 1 Reply

Please help! I'm very worried. Here are the details: I'm a 28yrs old male and 6 weeks ago I was grabbing and kissing a female stripper. She got excited and started masturbating me...then there was some frottage 10secs and next thing I knew she was... Read more »

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