Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Rubbing Vagina

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Risk of HIV infection due to rubbing of penis on vagina...

Sir,I am a 27 years old male from india...I had a encounter with a girl of unknown status at hotel. I used condom bt on maximum 2 ocassion i removed the condom and rubbed my penis on the Vagina (Not penetrated) and also only once i put my fingers...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

No, this does not sound like HIV at all. The symptoms would not develop in just 2 days. The earliest would be about 2 weeks.HIV would not be easily spread in the manner you describe (although deep kissing can be a source if there is gum disease or... Read more »

Is hiv present if a women rubs outside vagina

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vagina to vagina rubbing ... and risks

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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 »

Rubbing?

Posted by grcboy77, 1 Reply

Hi there,
Been with my new gf for about 2 mos now. Last night we didnt have sex but she rubbed her vagina on my scrotum and on the shaft a little bit. I didn't insert it. My didn't have sex because we didn't have a condom. I'm a little worried... Read more »

dancer rubbed her breasts on my lips

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

was at a dancer bar,a dancer rubbed the center of her chest
to my lips,she had bikini top on.i did not suck on her at all.but i later tasted sweet on my lips so i spat and wiped my mouth,any risk? Read more »

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