HIV Infection Risk Touching Vagina

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Risk of HIV infection due to rubbing of penis on vagina...

Sir,I am a 27 years old male from india...I had a encounter with a girl of unknown status at hotel. I used condom bt on maximum 2 ocassion i removed the condom and rubbed my penis on the Vagina (Not penetrated) and also only once i put my fingers...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

No, this does not sound like HIV at all. The symptoms would not develop in just 2 days. The earliest would be about 2 weeks.HIV would not be easily spread in the manner you describe (although deep kissing can be a source if there is gum disease or... Read more »

precum exposed to air and then touch outer part of vagina

Hello, The other day I was sexually active with someone that I have hooked up with one other time... Read more »

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Finger in sex worker vagina "am i in threat of HIV infection or not"

Couple nights ago it was my bachelor night i inserted finger to sex worker vagina to recover my... Read more »

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Cleaning Vagina Linked to Increased HIV Risk, Study Finds

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Microbicide Does Not Reduce Women's Risk of HIV Infection, Study Shows

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Older People Face Greater HIV Infection Risks: Study

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Bacterial Vaginosis Associated With Increased Risk of HIV Transmission From Women to Men, Study Shows

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Risks of HIV Infection

Posted by chrisenquist, 2 Replies

Few days ago, I had protected sex with a sex worker at Thailand. I used condoms but I have few doubts on the condom usage with regards to Risks of HIV Infection
1st: What are the risks of infection if the condom slips off during withdrawl
2nd: I still... Read more »

Any risk of infection?

Posted by vfv189, 1 Reply

Hello guys,

Had some pretty stressful months, so i went to get myself a sensual nuru massage (nuru massage is a Japanese massage where they use a gel made from seaweed).

The masseuse and me were both naked and she slided her body all over me. There... Read more »

Vagina touched toilet

Posted by Lyndsay1, 3 Replies

i was out drunk and went to the toilet and went to sit down and my vagina touched the toilet seat. I'm terrified i might have caught hep c or hiv. Help. Ps i have high anxiety and ocd which doesn't help

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tip of penis entered vagina w/o protection..help/

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm really concerned about something I did.. can someone please help.

I went to Thailand last month where I engaged in stupid activites. I went to a body massage establishment. Anyways, during the course of the body massage the tip of my penis enter... Read more »

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