HIV Transmission Giving Handjob

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STD from giving a handjob?

I recently was getting a massage. Turns out she was a transexual. I gave her a handjob. No other sexual contact was made. Do I need to be checked for STD's? ...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYou are fine! There was no exchange of body fluid therefore no risk of contracting HIV!Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Aids from Giving Handjob

Hello,I recently gave a handjob to a stranger and his semen came in contact with a very small but... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

HIV transmission by someone performing a handjob

is it possible to get infected by someone doing a "handjob" on your penis? Someone... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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Articles

Treatment Is Prevention: ARV Treatment in HPTN-052 Reduces Transmission by at Least 96%: Single Transmission in Treatment Arm Occurred Prior to Viral Suppression

Four of the six oral presentations in the "Treatment is prevention: the proof is here" session reported on the results from HPTN 052. 1 This study had been unblinded four years earlier than planned due to a review by the data and safety monitoring... Read more »

HPTN 052 Study Stopped Early: Significant Reduction in HIV Transmission From Early Use of HIV Treatment in Serodifferent Partners

Although more detailed results have since been presented (see earlier report from IAS Rome conference earlier in this issue ), the following summary information was reported as a press release from the U.S. NIAID. Initiation of Antiretroviral... Read more »

Studies Examine Reducing Risk of Vertical HIV Transmission While Breastfeeding, Effect of Herpes Treatments on Transmission

HIV-positive women who are breastfeeding can reduce the risk of vertical HIV transmission if they take the antiretroviral drug nevirapine for up to six months after giving birth, according to five CDC - and NIH -funded studies conducted in Africa... Read more »

Minimal Risk of Sexual HIV Transmission for Heterosexual Couples When the HIV-Positive Partner Has an Undetectable Viral Load

A systematic review of publications reporting on rates of HIV transmission between heterosexual couples, where the HIV positive partner has an undetectable viral load on ART, revealed minimum risk of transmission. Michelle Letchumanan, on behalf... Read more »

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Lapdance handjob is this a risk ?

Posted by scaredagain, 6 Replies

A few days ago I ended up going to a Lapdance bar with friends while working in the USA. After much beer and coaxing from my friends I ended up getting a private dance from one of the dancers a Venezuelan girl. I ended up getting a handjob, which... Read more »

Handjob Dangers?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The day after Christmas I went to a massage parlor. Had a table bath, a (bad) massage, and a handjob to completion. I understand that the risks are considered quite low for this type of activity, but I found out that the place also does full-service... Read more »

Is mutual handjob risky?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is mutual mastubation risky? What do you think? Last week I was given a handjob by a stranger in a public toilet. Should I be worried?

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Protected Blowjob+Handjob

Posted by indian_guy, 1 Reply

I am a male who engaged in following sexual activities with a female prostitute in notorious red light area (serving lot of customers one after the other) - bed seemed untidy - is that a worry?:
(i) Handjob without protection.
(ii) Protected blow job... Read more »

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