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Can You Catch AIDS From A Kiss On The Cheek
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AIDS through kissinghey . actually i french kiss with some girl i have no idea if she have AIDS or no but i french kiss with her and in that moment i hadn't have any cuts in my mouth when i kiss her and after the kiss directly i went and drink bottel of water and...
Response from Shannon Southall
Rocky Mountain CARES
Hi,You cannot get HIV from kissing. Whether a peck on the cheek or deep french kissing. Be well and stay safe,Shannon...
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"Should one be tested if kissed on the cheek?"Does a person need to get tested if he was kissed by someone on the cheek and some saliva was left... Read more »"A Kiss Is Just A Kiss ... "Dear Dr. Bob:"A Kiss Is Just A Kiss" ... but alas, now that I'm worried, "A... Read more »
Articles
A Little Kiss Was Big Help in Spreading Word on AIDSPrincess Kasune Zulu of Zambia, a royal member of Zambia's Lenji people, has worked as an AIDS educator since learning she was HIV-infected six years ago. Speaking at an April White House event to build support for President Bush's $15 billion AIDS... Read more »
Bishop Kwabena Rainey CheeksAbout Bishop Kwabena Rainey Cheeks Age: 53 Home: Washington, DC Diagnosed: 1985 Many black religious figures have been slow to address the growing HIV epidemic among African Americans, but Bishop Cheeks is not one of them. The onetime... Read more »
The Lipodystrophy LookAfter years of being HIV-positive, I seem to have recently developed the "look" of having this disease. My face has lost its fullness and my cheeks have sunken into my face. Now, I feel self-conscious that everyone who looks at me can tell that I... Read more »
A Kiss Is Just a KissIf you were anywhere near a television set last summer, you inevitably heard about that case of HIV infection that appears to have resulted from kissing and kissing alone. And, admit it -- the news gave you at least a moment's pause. You couldn't... Read more »
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Kiss of death?
Posted by Anonymous
Recently I french kissed an HIV+ guy for a long time ( I didn't know he was positive). I am really worried now, because I have a bad habit of chewing on the inside of my cheeks (I know, disgusting) and they bleed. We watched a movie (2 hours) before...
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Kiss of death?
Posted by Anonymous
Recently I french kissed an HIV+ guy for a long time ( I didn't know he was positive). I am really worried now, because I have a bad habit of chewing on the inside of my cheeks (I know, disgusting) and they bleed. We watched a movie (2 hours)...
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will I be infected by kissing?
Posted by worrying, 1 Reply
Hello, Four months ago, I dated with a male net friend, whose HIV status was unknown to me. In our date, he kissed and licked my cheek, lips and part of gum. But we didn't have deep kissing, no direct tongues' contact either. The only thing I've... Read more » afraid to kiss
Posted by jessi_babe_xoxo, 2 Replies
I have known this guy for so long who has aids, and i like him and he likes me. but i am afraid to do anything with him, even kiss him. i know that kissing is one of the lowest risks to get aids, but i am so scared about getting it. i read that one...
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