Can You Contract HIV From Frottage

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Posted by nuthugger24, 2 Replies

Just wondering since my exposure included this: Has anyone ever heard of anyone testing hiv postive after being exposed to HIV positive seminal fluid during frottage? Also if a HIV positive persons seminal fluids get on recent razor burn can HIV... Read more »

Is frottage safe?

Posted by Justagirl, 2 Replies

I've searched The Body for an answer and can't seem to come up with one. Anyways, according to Dr. Bob, frottage is safe. But what happens if a guy who is not wearing a condom rubs his penis in my clitoral region? Is it possible to get infected?... Read more »

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Posted by Liloki, 2 Replies

I am a gay male who is worried that I have exposed myself to the hiv virus. My last partners is hiv positive, undetectable viral load and has otherwise good health. A week ago while we were naked in bed I began rubbing my penis on his anal region.... Read more »

frottage exposure - scared to death

Posted by devilangel, 1 Reply

hi,

can anyone help me here? i am a little - in fact a lot , freaked out. i dont know wht to do. well i recently visited a private sex worker. we started with kissing and fondling. i rubbed her vagina and used some saliva to lubricate it. i then made... Read more »

Contracting HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Recently my husband found out he is HIV+. At this time I am HIV - but I have only had one test and no viral load test done. We know he was negative in the beginning of last year and now he ha HIV. When I asked him about how he got this he told me... Read more »

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Frottage - low risk or no risk ?

Hi Doctor,Just witnessing the first Gay Weddings here in Scotland today so if you and Steve are up for it I'd gladly walk you down the aisle. All "kilted up" of course !! Doc. I have a big worry going on... almost a month ago I slept...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Frottage and mutual masturbation are not considered significant risks for HIV transmission. Consequently, I'd say your risk was negligible to nonexistent. Yes, there can always be extenuating circumstances. So if you feel you placed... Read more »

Re: hiv frottage / lap dance

Hello Doc, Thanks a ton for your response and those 'good karma' words.Just a small quick question. Do you think there is any risk for other STDs from this exposure. I have read that one cannot have STD whilst wearing clothes, is that...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello again,Do you realize over half of the questioners I respond to write back with "just one more quick question . . . ?" The answer to yours is "no."Dr. Bob... Read more »

hiv frottage / lap dance

Hello Doc, I am reposting in hope to get your good karma please do send it my way. First of all thanks a lot for this forum and I really appreciate the value you bring to society in educating people like me on a subject that is really sensitive and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Risk? What risk? Certainly not HIV! In fact, the only risk I see from your Badda Bing Bouncing Betty sexperience is a serious spunk stain on your 2xist tighty whities and 501s. If you're trying to postpone your trip down the aisle into... Read more »

Kissing, frottage, and mutual masterbation.

Dear Dr. Frascino, first off I would like to thank you for the work you do! The world needs more people like you to continue battling against HIV/AIDS and to help those who either have the condition or who are extremely frightened (like beyond...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi, Mark.Your HIV-acquisition risk is extremely low at best. I don't recommend using a buddy's baby batter for lube during mutual wack-a-thons, but even so your HIV risk is extremely low. If you remain worried, get a single HIV-antibody... Read more »

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