HIV Through Fingering A Vagina

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Finger from vagina to ass HIV risk

Hello and thanks for the great work you do. I am very worried about an encounter I had with a sex worker. She applied lubricant to her vagina and then a few minutes later put presumably the same finger in my ass and rubbed it vigorously. She did not...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiNot knowing for sure her status and for sure which one of her fingers entered you and with your history of hemorrhoids and current bleeding, the likelihood of transmission is small, but I would encourage you to get tested to be sure.The guidelines... Read more »

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 »

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A. »

Putting finger into vagina

What is the risk of getting infected with HIV by putting fingers into a infected woman's... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cleaning Vagina Linked to Increased HIV Risk, Study Finds

Data culled from 13 studies of 14,874 sub-Saharan African women, 791 of whom ended up HIV-positive, found that those cleaning, tightening or drying their vaginas using soap, cloth or paper were more at risk for contracting the virus, according to a... Read more »

South Africa: Finger-Pointing as State Runs Out of AIDS Drugs

Basic stocks of an essential HIV/AIDS drug are running dangerously low at health care facilities in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and North West, putting patients at risk for drug resistance, the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society is warning. The... Read more »

HIV Testing Remains Important Amid Push for Expanded Treatment in Africa

"With a needle puncture on your finger and a drop of blood, the magic of modern science can give you a rapid HIV test in seconds, and so, knowing your status, you are better able to negotiate the rocky road of surviving HIV where timely detection is... Read more »

African Americans Should Take More Responsibility in Fight Against HIV/AIDS, National Conference Speakers Say

African Americans should stop "pointing fingers and assigning blame" and take more responsibility in the fight against HIV/AIDS, speakers at the 2005 National Conference on African Americans and AIDS in Philadelphia said on Tuesday, the ... Read more »

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Fingering & HIV infection(Via Nose)

Posted by chrisenquist, 3 Replies

Hi,
1. Can a person(let's say subject A-male) get infected by accidently inserting vaginal fluids(from an infected person, let's say subject B) into nose?

Assuming, subject A did fingering activity on subject B who works at a night club, but after... Read more »

Fingering with broken skin

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances of getting hiv from fingering the vagina and anus if you have broken skin on your finger?

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Fingering (sort of)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Any real risk to feeling a woman's vaginal area through the panties then touching her breast, which you later kiss and lick? I felt no moisture, let alone wetness through the panties, which may have been a swim suit. I am probably being stupid for... Read more »

fingering..

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi everybody,

I had a sexual intercouse with a sex trader.. I used condom and there was no problem with condom. but I fingered her vagina and I bite my nails.. there was no scars on my finger but I'm just uncertain about if there could be some unseen... Read more »

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