Can You Catch AIDS From Precum

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Posted by Anonymous

can you get HIV from precum even if the guy pulls out?

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I was in a relationship with someone for 3 months. We talked about our histories before we had sex. He assured me that he did not have HIV cause he had just had a number of blood tests done (not HIV related) shortly before we were together. I... Read more »

precum-safe?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I recently had sex with a guy and we always used condoms. I am HIV negative and normally very careful. We had sex with a condom, but used precum from his penis to lubricate my anus. A few days later he told me that he's actually positive and didnt... Read more »

PreCum Question

Posted by Anonymous

can a woman get hiv from the precum of a man before he pulls out if he had precum inside of her? status of man - not known

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Precum and HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I got HIV at the end of August. I had unprotected sex with someone who told me he was "safe". The interesting thing is that he never came in me. There was only precum. In fact, he never came at all. The sad thing is, two weeks later I had sex... Read more »

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your fears are unwarranted. Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. Your terror is most likely linked to guilt. I would suggest you level with your wife. It's not only the best way to confront your guilt; it's also the right thing... Read more »

precum, oral sex, and disclosure

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The optimal time to disclose HIV status differs in each case because each is unique. However, as a general rule I recommend disclosing early rather than late. Also, disclosing while your new Mr. Right is actively gagging on your trouser snake... Read more »

Pre-cum vs. cum

I have seen your posting on pre-cum that test have not been done to determine the amount of HIV present. Is it safe to say that pre-cum has less then cum or about the same. I realize both have some but what is the difference?Thank you,...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

No data, and it is not safe to say.... Read more »

pre-cum

I have a question. I read that pre-cum contains hiv, but in a studi I read conducted at my school (Columbia University), I understand that pre cum has not been proven to be a sole transmitter in hiv. Is this true?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yep, that's our current understanding. There is virus in pre-ejaculate fluid, but it has not been proven to be a sole transmitter of HIV infection. Of course, you can imagine how difficult it would actually be to conduct a clinical trial... Read more »

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