Can You Contract HIV From Giving Handjob

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Aids from Giving Handjob

Hello,I recently gave a handjob to a stranger and his semen came in contact with a very small but "open" cuticle. Besides the fact that I have been constantly beating myself up over the experience....my first homosexual encounter (I'm...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, your worry is not realistic. Your problem seems to be the guilt associated with your first homosexual encounter. I strongly recommend you get counseling to help you sort out your sexual identity concerns, as well as your irrational fears... Read more »

Asked separately but not together: blowjob, handjob and precum in the urethra (MORMONS) (FUNNY QUESTIONS 2009)

Good Morning Doctor Bob,I've been reading the post here for about a day and I figured everyone... Read more »

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giving first aid, is there a risk of contracting HIV?

Many people I know won't give frst aid because they're afraid of HIV. Is there really a... Read more »

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Contracting HIV/AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

If a person has AIDS and affected another person, will that other person have AIDS or will he/she be HIV+?

Me and my ex-boyfriend broke up about 2 years ago. I haven't spoken to him since we broke up. 2 weeks ago, he contacts me and we've been... Read more »

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 »

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