HIV Transmission Vaginal Secretions

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Is H.I.V Transmission possible through breast secretion?

I got engaged in a sexual act with a prostitute I didn't have a penetration nor did I had a oral sex in real terms I just sucked her nipple and thought that she was secreting milk which I swallowed is H.I.V transmission possible in this manner?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Your risk for infection is practically zero. There is no evidence that you came into contact with your partners fluids, even though you express some concern about possibily coming into contact with a small amount of breast milk.The only way HIV is... Read more »

Lesbians, Vaginal Secretions and HIV Risk

Greetings Dr. Bob,I have yet to come across a post made by a lesbian to this board, so here's my contribution. On December 27, 2002, I had contact with a woman (ok, a stripper!) of unknown HIV status. While I did use my finger to explore her...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Lezzie, Yeah, where are all the women? My girlfriends read the site, but I hardly ever get any questions. Maybe your question will spark some interest; although, the answer is really rather straightforward. Your risk of HIV transmission from the... Read more »

Quick question; vaginal secretion

First .. You are doing a great job Doc. You will never fully understand how helpful you are.Question:Are you saying, that it is only theoretically possible to transmit HIV from fresh wet vaginal fluids very quickly to a fresh cut/sore over an open...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Thanks for the words of encouragement.If you are talking about the possibility of HIV transmission outside of anal, vaginal, and oral sex, then you are really looking at theoretical risk. The evidence overwhelmingly supports that sexual... Read more »

Semen and Vaginal Secretions...

Hello Ryan-I have read many posts where guys have been masturbated by other guys with thier HIV+ semen fluids on thier hands (and other guys by girls with thier HIV+ vaginal secretions on thier hands) and you say the risk is essentially nil, even...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

In some of my responses about mutual masturbation, I recommend that people do not use their partner's semen or vaginal fluids as a lubricant for masturbation, as someone could become infected with HIV or other STDs that way. Just because it... Read more »

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vaginal secretions

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Can HIV be transmitted from pre-cum to vaginal secretions, or does it have to directly enter the bloodstream through a cut or sore? Read more »

hiv transmission w/o vaginal intercourse

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone know what the possibility is that one could get HIV if the penis never actually entered the Vagina, but had precum and was placed near the labia and clitoris?

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Vaginal Secretions

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can you get AIDS/HIV from exchanging bikini bottoms with another female. I am also female. the girl I exchanged bikini bottoms with had a HIV test 2 years ago and it was negative, she has been married for 4 years and has a child from a previous... Read more »

Vaginal secretions, shaving and scratching

Posted by grcboy30

I am a male who recently had sex with an ex gf. We had been broken up for 8 years.
I used a condom which didn't break and we did not engage in oral sex either way.
My question is, I shaved my chest and just below my belly button but above my pubic... Read more »

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