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Angry, bloody nipple piercing risk
Hi. I've checked out other posts about piercings, but none of them seem to be from the perspective of the one with the piercings.I've had my nipples pierced for a year, but a few weeks ago I noticed one of them was looking irritated. I didn't think...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
...odds are all in your favor that you did not contract the virus from this sexperience. I'd also recommend you have your bleeding piercing evaluated and treated. Good luck.Dr. Bob Read more »Navel Piercing HIV and HVC
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