Burning Penis After Getting Head Worried I Have HIV

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Little pain in the head of penis

I have received oral sex from a woman. It lasted more than half an hour (not continually) Now, almost a week from that event, I feel a little pain in the head of my penis (the so called urethra). For what I've read, there have not been any...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

If the pain continues, if you feel a burning sensation when you pee, or if there is a pus-like discharge, see a doctor to get screened for a sexually transmitted infection. It is possible to get some STIs be receiving oral sex, but it is highly... Read more »

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Worried and need to get tested

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

HI all...I read and appreciate all of the panels I have been reading and the advice given. Here is my situation, a few weeks ago, I had a moment where I was thinking in my pants, and not in my head. The situation was I had unprotected anal sex with... Read more »

HIV may be in your head, not your veins........

Posted by rjasin123, 2 Replies

From our own experts at thebody.com
http://www.thebody.com/sowadsky/worried.html

"Many people are fearful that they have HIV, even though they are either at very low risk of infection, or have tested negative for HIV. The common term informally used... Read more »

HIV + from breast secretions on penis?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Does anyone know of any cases of HIV transmission from breast secretions making contact with a male penis? Read more »

a hopeful possible worried well ... my story

Posted by MrAnxious, 1 Reply

Hi everyone,

(This is going to be really long winded and may bore you to death but its helping me clear my head and keep things straight for the next month until I can take the 90 day mark so please cut me a bit of slack.. respond if you like, don't... Read more »

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