Chances Of Transfer Of Hiv From Fingering

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low chances but sings are showing I'm HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

2 weeks ago I had sex with a sex trader and there was a low risk of infection because of fingering (most of you know the story) because I bite my nails.. this 2nd week and I'm having neck pain and sore throath.. I think I'm infected :(

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What are my chances of having hiv if i............

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

48 hours ago i had unprotected sexual intercourse with a woman i believe to have hiv. I came to this conclusion yesterday after a conversation i had with her after fooling around (oral sex only) with her. Last night i was thinking about the possible... Read more »

Fingering?

Posted by sean1978, 3 Replies

I am just curius if anyone has any comments regarding this heavily resaarched issue. I have looked into many reports and articles to find mixed opinions. Is fingering (anal or vaginal) a risk for HIV? If so, is the risk equal to sexual intercourse? ... Read more »

can you get HIV from fingering

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do you get aids or HIV from fingering? Read more »

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