Anal Fingering Could I HAVE AIDS

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Anal fingering and the mouth.

Hi, I have recently been fingering my anus, I was just wondering if there is any HIV risk for this, even if the hands were clean? Plus is it safe to lick the fingers after doing so, would there be any serious repercussions? Thank you very much....

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi, there:You can not give yourself HIV. The virus must be transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected person. Feces however can be home to a host of bacteria, that if ingested, can make you sick. Licking your fingers after fingering... Read more »

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Hello, 7 days ago I got fingered in anus by a prostitute, and I don't know her status. The... Read more »

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Anal fingering risk...Pls help, will donate...

Sir - I am in a very troubled condition can you please help. I will donate to your organization. I... Read more »

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Posted by seagull, 1 Reply

10 weeks ago, during a mutual masturbation episode with a woman of uknown serostatus, she placed her finger in my rectum with lubricant several times. Later I wondered whether I was at risk. I can't remember any obvious blood on her fingers( but... Read more »

ANAL FINGERING

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I HAVE WENT TO A PALOR AND GOT A HAND JOB WELL THIS WAS DONT THE LADY PUT HER FINGER IN MY BUT HOLE IF SHE HAD A CUT WHAT ARE MY RISK SOMEONE PLEASE HELP I AM VERY SCARED Read more »

rimming/fingering/anal bleeding!!!

Posted by davegraham1

I want to know the risks for certain sexual activities that were performed on me by a guy that is very sexualy active. I am aware this guy always performs safe sex but other ctivities are not protected.

He rimmied and fingered me for a fair bit of... 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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