Can You Get AIDS From A Belly Button Ring?

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will I get HIV if he ejaculated on my tummy and some get into my belly button?

I had sex with a stranger he worn a condom but when he ejaculated on my tummy, some of his cum get into my belly button and I swiped it quickly.will I get HIV ?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Are you wondering if your belly button is an open conduit into your tummy? The answer is no. The umbilical cord was cut, clamped and tied off at birth. It's also been completely healed over and closed since infancy. Your HIV risk is... Read more »

Belly, belly, belly, belly, belly! Donation coming your way!

Hi Dr!I've search high and low for an answer and although I have found similar ones, I... Read more »

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