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HIV/STD risk from handjob during massage "URGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hello DOC,I went to a massage parlour in thailand.I recieved a handjob from the masseuse using the massage oil. I only kissed her neck gently during the handjob.I am worried sick that if she was HIV positive I could acquire HIV or any other STD....

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Even if she were HIV+ you would have <b>absolutely no risk</b> from HIV.You would only be at risk for HIV/STDs if your naked bodies (speaking about genitals here) were rubbing vigorously against each other. This... Read more »

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I recently went to a massage parlor and the lady gave me a handjob with lotion, no condom and... Read more »

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I need some help here. Im a scared kid in Canada. I went to a massage parlour (drunk) and got a handjob from an attendant. She used lotion, however what got me really scared was i saw a couple hairs on the head of my penis when it was over. This... Read more »

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