External Penis Vaginal Fluid Exposure

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Whoo Hoo and Thanks (External Penis / Vaginal Fluid Exposure)

Hi Bob, Just another big thanks from an Ex-Worried Well. I stupidly performed unprotected cunnilingus on a woman of unknown HIV status. We had protected vaginal sex after the unprotected oral play. After the intercourse, I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Relieved in NC,Thank you for your kind comments and for taking the time to write in. I'm hopeful stories like yours will help others be able to "keep their wits about themselves" as well. And please accept my sincere gratitude... Read more »

Vaginal Fluid Coating on Penis via Breat Sex

Hello Doc,I believe you would answer me at the third try.A couple of days ago I had vaginal... Read more »

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EXPOSURE TO VAGINAL FLUID

DEAR DR FRANSCINO,Couple of weeks back went for a massage....nude woman, i masturbated her and then... Read more »

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Washing Penis Soon After Sex Increases Risk of HIV Among Uncircumcised Men, Study Says

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Vaginal Fluid / Cut on Penis

Posted by Anonymous

I would appreciate any help. My exposure involved frontage with unknown female of unknow status. No condom on penis, against bare backside. She may have used vaginal fluid as lubricant but i can't be sure as she was not facing me. There was no... Read more »

Vaginal fluid exposure - I am at risk ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can someone advise me. I made 2 stupid mistakes after fingering(non insertive, just the top of the vulva but got my fingertips damp) what I would now call a high risk African girl

First mistake, I rubbed the side of my eye with the knuckle of my... Read more »

Exposure to Fluids?

Posted by hetero, 1 Reply

After a visit to a sex worker, I am worried about my chances of contracting HIV from exposure to vaginal fluids. I used a condom, but am afraid that some fluids may find its way to the top of the penis, and somehow I will be exposed. In this... Read more »

Vaginal Fluids + Viral Load

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

How does this actually work?
If a man has unprotected vaginal sex with an HIV+ women, what are his chances of getting the virus? Do a women's vaginal fluids have to contain a certain amount of the virus, even if some does get into the tip of the... Read more »

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