Can AIDS Be Transmitted Through Licking Genital

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Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores and Genital Herpes)

What Is Herpes? Herpes simplex refers to a group of viruses that infect humans. Like herpes zoster (shingles, see Fact Sheet 509 ), herpes simplex causes painful skin eruptions. Itching and tingling are usually the first signs, followed by a blister that breaks open. The infection stays dormant in nerve cells. This is called "latency." However, it can become active again with no warning. Herpes can be active without symptoms or visible signs....

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Ryan handjob and licking question

Ryan,Thank you for being a place to turn when there is no other place.I recently was give a handjob by an adult entertainer at a Bachelor Party. While she performed the act she also licked and sucked my legs, neck and scrotum. This is not my...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

You are at low-risk for STIs. If the Internet is driving you crazy, stop reading things on the Internet! Spending too much time on the Internet can exacerbate a person's anxiety, and if it is interfering with your day-to-day life, you may want... Read more »

Just 2-5 seconds lick

Hello Dr, I would i would like to thank you for the great work that you do.3 days ago i went to a prostitute. I am a virgin. I gave her unprotected oral sex for barely 2-5 seconds. I dont remember any vaginal fluid coming in my mouth. I just licked...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi, Footie Man.Footie Man??? Unusual moniker.Relax Max! Your HIV-acquisition risk is negligible. See link below for additional information about the HIV risk associated with cunnilingus.Your two-mouth ulcers are not related to HIV. The symptoms... Read more »

Could Aids be transmitted through if bodily fluid makes contact with skin with rash ?

The condom only covers the shaft of the penis, so what if fluid were to get onto the base of the penis (which is not protected) and if there is rashes on this area, how high is the chance of transmition ? If the answer is yes, oes it also mean that...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiThis is a great question. And you are correct the condom does not protect the other areas in the genital area. If there is a rash or broken skin there is an opportunity for HIV to transmit. So yes if there are openings, rashes, broken skin... Read more »

Will gay facesitting transmit aids

Hello,dear doc. Three days ago I found a man prostitute and let him sit on my face and smother me with his briefs, and i clearly remember i didn't use my tongue to lick his briefs. But because he was a prostitue, I didn't know if his...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

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ass licking??

Posted by jon1989, 1 Reply

Hi,
Long story short. I went into a video book-store. i get in the booth and the guy starts using poppers, and he eats my ass. now should i be worry at all assuming if he had any std or hiv/aids . if i had any cuts inside my ass or anything would i... Read more »

Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----

Posted by von, 1 Reply

Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear Read more »

stds from having your balls sucked/licked?

Posted by team1, 4 Replies

obviously in everything there is a chance? but is there a great chance of getting any STDs from getting your balls and shaft (not the head of the penis though) sucked??

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licking a prostitute??

Posted by needhelp1111

hi, ill try and explain as much as i can!

3 days ago i went to a massage parlour, i had a prostitute that placed a condom on me for oral sex so i know this isnt an issue...but, she also went into the 69 position on me and i did for a few seconds lick... Read more »

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