Burning Urethra After Rubbing Penis Worried I Have HIV

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Dick Docking and Penis Rubbing 2: Foreskin

Hello Dr Bob, Thanks to your last reply.That's my second time I sent this question. I've re-done a thorough research about the anatomy of male genitalia. In short, it turns out that information out there is inconsistent. In Wikipedia,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Nate,1.My opinion regarding HIV transmission/acquisition related to frottage (penis-to-penis rubbing, "dick-docking") remains unchanged. It is not considered to be a risk. Could you shoot a load and hit the urethra? Yes, it's... Read more »

penis shaft & urethra

Ryan, I had a broken condom with a one-night stand doing vaginal insertion a few weeks ago.... Read more »

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Mutual Masturbation by rubbing penis against my penis

Hi there Dr. Robert,I am a 23 year old male in johannesburg (South Africa)Sure you hear this all... Read more »

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Condom Failed during rubbing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I have read a lot about HIV, the way it transmits. Althoug I am little
afraid over my incident.

I was with a prostitute. I did not do any vaginal or anal intercourse.
She performed Oral Sex on me with a condom. But then after I was rubbin my
penis... Read more »

rubbing penis with precum

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi folks,

My ex-boyfriend used to rub his bare penis around my vaginal area during foreplay (dry humping in a way). He would then put on a condom before intercourse and ejaculation. How likely is it that I could get HIV from precum rubbing around and... Read more »

Urethra...?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OK, here is what many will think is a DUMB question, but I wanted to ask anyway...Assuming penile/vaginal sex, for a man to catch the virus, he has to have an opening on his penis..assuming there is no cuts or open sores, then the only place it can... Read more »

Penis to Vagina contact

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had what i think is called grinding with a lady. as I was on my back she rubbed her vagina against my penis. I did not penetrate her or did her vagina come in contact with the head of my penis. She was sort of sitting by the base of my penis while... Read more »

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