Can Someone Catch HIV From Massage

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Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

massage, fingering, rubbing, HIV, STD screen

Posted by mass, 2 Replies

sorry if it is stupid question. i had massage a few days ago. i fingered her and got some amount of fluid though i washed it away shortly. i suspect i left some fluid somewhere on her underwear. then later put on my underwear and rubbed her vaginal... Read more »

Can I catch HIV this way?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am really worried about an incident that happened 10 months ago and am freaking out over whether I could have caught HIV infection.

I was using a public bathroom and by accident the crotch of my underwear touched the toilet seat. I didn't think... Read more »

Can you catch hiv from this encounter

Posted by kris, 2 Replies

I have a friend who is hiv positive he has been so for ten years but I just found out recently. I have some anxiety about germs in general so I dont shake hands. I always give people fist bumps. But I am growing concerned becasue I gave him a Fist... Read more »

Could I catch HIV from sharing infected toilet pap

Posted by blackwinterday, 1 Reply

Dear Expert,

I am new to this forum! Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you!

I am scared over the incident told below!

Recently, I was diagnosed with hemorrhoids so I always wipe off my vagina and anus after urinating. I always... Read more »

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could i catch hiv from my own semen (CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV/AIDS)

i just want to know that if put my own semen on a sex toy and insert it in to me can i catch hiv/aids?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your question once again demonstrates the urgent need for age-appropriate sex education in our schools (and the equal urgent need for you to have a real date with a real person, rather than an inanimate object purchased at Good Vibrations Sex... Read more »

HIV/STD risk from handjob during massage "URGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hello DOC,I went to a massage parlour in thailand.I recieved a handjob from the masseuse using the massage oil. I only kissed her neck gently during the handjob.I am worried sick that if she was HIV positive I could acquire HIV or any other STD....

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Even if she were HIV+ you would have <b>absolutely no risk</b> from HIV.You would only be at risk for HIV/STDs if your naked bodies (speaking about genitals here) were rubbing vigorously against each other. This... Read more »

Gave a massage to an HIV poz guy

Hello there, I am a male massage therapist and gave another male a massage. He was nude on the table and when I flipped him over to do his legs he was dripping just a drop or two of pre cum. I tried my best to not touch it but I think when I went up...

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H.

University of North Carolina

Hello there-I hereby give you additional reassurance that indeed this does not constitute a risk for acquiring HIV. To save yourself anxiety in the future you can certainly use a towel to wipe away any "concerning" fluids from your clients... Read more »

massage and HIV

Hi,I have been to different massage parlors from the last 2-3 months and every time the girls ejaculate me with oil. Can I get HIV from this by their hands. Also one time a girl took my penis in her mouth and ejaculate me. I am worried about it. Can...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Masturbation, as you describe it, is not associated with risk of HIV infection. However, oral sex is associated with a low degree of risk unless you use some sort of barrier, like a condom.... Read more »

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