Can U Catch HIV From Handjob

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Is mutual handjob risky?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is mutual mastubation risky? What do you think? Last week I was given a handjob by a stranger in a public toilet. Should I be worried?

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Lapdance handjob is this a risk ?

Posted by scaredagain, 6 Replies

A few days ago I ended up going to a Lapdance bar with friends while working in the USA. After much beer and coaxing from my friends I ended up getting a private dance from one of the dancers a Venezuelan girl. I ended up getting a handjob, which... Read more »

Protected Blowjob+Handjob

Posted by indian_guy, 1 Reply

I am a male who engaged in following sexual activities with a female prostitute in notorious red light area (serving lot of customers one after the other) - bed seemed untidy - is that a worry?:
(i) Handjob without protection.
(ii) Protected blow job... Read more »

Handjob Dangers?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The day after Christmas I went to a massage parlor. Had a table bath, a (bad) massage, and a handjob to completion. I understand that the risks are considered quite low for this type of activity, but I found out that the place also does full-service... 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 »

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HIV transmission by someone performing a handjob

is it possible to get infected by someone doing a "handjob" on your penis? Someone recently got "massaged" and they are worried that they may have been infected....

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

HIV is known to be transmitted sexually during anal, vaginal and oral sex ONLY. While the risk of transmission during sexual contact with an HIV infected person is never absent, there is no evidence that HIV has ever been transmitted through... Read more »

Does gay handjob transmit hiv

Last night I gave a man a handjob at a gay bar, and his sperms spilled on my hand. I was very anxious, did this transmit aids. Thank you very much...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Hand-jobs are not considered to be significant HIV-transmission risks. As for a gay versus a straight hand-job, I can assure you HIV does not care what your sexual orientation happens to be gay, straight or even... 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 »

HIV, handjob, and small skin cracks

Dr. Frascino:Last night in my regretfull alcoholic state I received a handjob from a prostitute while sniffing her feet. Since my foreskin is a little tight it tends to form small cracks, which I had at this time.Do I need to worry about HIV in both...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're wondering if sniffing a hooker's feet while getting a handjob is an HIV risk. Hmmm . . . no, this is not an HIV risk. However, it's also not what most folks mean when they talk about playing footsie with their... Read more »

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