Chances Of Catching AIDS From Genital Rubbing

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"HIV oral/genital contaction..chances?"

Is it possible to contract the HIV virus by having oarl sex with a man even if he does not ejaculate? and what are the chances of getting it in that manner?...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

HIV is contained in preseminal fluid ("precum") which is present beforeejaculation in many men. Therefore, it is theoretically possible to becomeinfected through oral sex even if it ends before ejaculation. The risk of HIVtransmission... Read more »

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Rub And Tug And Others

Hi Dr Bob, Before I ask you my questions I must first say having two HIV+ friends you really help... Read more »

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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 »

Can I catch HIV infection this way?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am only 19 and I don't quite understand why I have to deal with this.
Perhaps some will laugh at me for my ignorance and deem this post as a hoax, but I really am frightened over this issue and am losing sleep over this. Please, someone try to help... Read more »

Can I catch HIV this way?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am really worried about an incident that happened 10 months ago and am freaking out over whether I could have caught HIV infection.

I was using a public bathroom and by accident the crotch of my underwear touched the toilet seat. I didn't think... Read more »

Can you catch hiv from this encounter

Posted by kris, 2 Replies

I have a friend who is hiv positive he has been so for ten years but I just found out recently. I have some anxiety about germs in general so I dont shake hands. I always give people fist bumps. But I am growing concerned becasue I gave him a Fist... Read more »

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