Can You Contract HIV From Rubbing Against Someone

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Butt rubbing stripper question

Hi Dr. Bob,This may seem like a dumb question, but I'm really worried! Last week I was having a drink at a go-go club in Singapore. I was fully dressed, wearing jeans, underwear, and a long t-shirt. This dancer/sex-worker came up to me while I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Johnny,The chances of contracting HIV from a Bouncing Bertha at a Singaporean Badda Bing as as result of her rubbing her tuckus against your home entertainment center, which was "fully dressed, wearing jeans, underware, and a long... Read more »

Eye Rub Semen

My girlfiend and I went to a Swinger club where individuals would have sex all around the place. At... Read more »

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U. »

A little rubbing + a little wetness = a lot of fear.

Hi Dr. Bob,Thanks again for the great resource and taking the time to answer what are mainly... Read more »

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massage, fingering, rubbing, HIV, STD screen

Posted by mass, 2 Replies

sorry if it is stupid question. i had massage a few days ago. i fingered her and got some amount of fluid though i washed it away shortly. i suspect i left some fluid somewhere on her underwear. then later put on my underwear and rubbed her vaginal... Read more »

Condom Failed during rubbing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I have read a lot about HIV, the way it transmits. Althoug I am little
afraid over my incident.

I was with a prostitute. I did not do any vaginal or anal intercourse.
She performed Oral Sex on me with a condom. But then after I was rubbin my
penis... Read more »

Rubbing?

Posted by grcboy77, 1 Reply

Hi there,
Been with my new gf for about 2 mos now. Last night we didnt have sex but she rubbed her vagina on my scrotum and on the shaft a little bit. I didn't insert it. My didn't have sex because we didn't have a condom. I'm a little worried... Read more »

dancer rubbed her breasts on my lips

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

was at a dancer bar,a dancer rubbed the center of her chest
to my lips,she had bikini top on.i did not suck on her at all.but i later tasted sweet on my lips so i spat and wiped my mouth,any risk? Read more »

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