Can AIDS Be Transmitted Through Insertive Anal Sex

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can anal sex without bleeding can cause hiv (RISK OF HIV AS A TOP, 2010) (ANAL MUCOUS, ANAL FLUIDS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

hello doctor 1 week before i had anal sex without condom i was at insertive position but there was no bleeding from his anus is i am at risk of hiv doctor i dont know his hiv status please answer my question it is freaking me out... thanks ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unprotected sex is risky business, whether you're the top gun or bottom boy. It's concerning to see how many guys think that if they only top they are not at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS! This is certainly not the case. See... Read more »

Anal insertive intercourse is safe?

Can I get HIV if I engage in anal intercourse with an infected person, and I am the insertive partner using no condom (with no wounds or sore spots in my penis)but just lubricant with nonoxynol-9?If I ejaculate inside my partner's rectum, does...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. If you are the insertive partner for anal intercourse (the "top"), you are athigh risk of infection with HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD's). Normally, during anal intercourse, the... Read more »

Insertive anal sex without a condom...

I was caught off gaurd the other night. I had sex with this incredibly hot guy who turned out to be HIV +. According to the guy his viral load is undetectable and he takes meds (Truvada and something else). I am negavtive. I was the insertive...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Unprotected insertive anal sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV positive places you at considerable risk for STDs, including HIV. If the exposure was within the past 72 hours, you should begin HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) immediately.... Read more »

Insertive Anal Sex Worried

I had unprotected insertive anal sex with a guy almost three months ago. Since that time I have had no worries since he told me he was negative at the time. But, recently it has come to my attention through third parties that he is testing...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I can't quantify the chances for an HIV positive or negative test result. If you did have insertive anal sex without a condom with an HIV infected person, you are at risk for infection. The insertive partner is at less risk than the receptive,... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi
I am a top and was wondering of anyone knows the risk factor for unprotected insertive anal sex?
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Insertive Anal - Definite infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does being the insertive partner in unprotected anal sex with an HIV + partner DEFINITELY mean that you will be infected. I hear all sorts of stats about this practice that sometimes downplay it and others that exaggerate it as being as dangerous as... Read more »

Insertive ORAL sex - RISK?!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

is it true that there are no risks for insertive oral sex? all of this talk about hiv infections through oral sex, have been receptive oral sex right? meaning the person whose mouth is on the genital is at risk. not the person who is recieving oral... Read more »

How risky is INSERTIVE anal sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I am well aware of the risks of unprotected receptive anal sex, but how risky is unprotected insertive anal sex? Would it be more or less risky than unprotective insertive vaginal sex? Anyone have any knowledge on the subject?

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