Do People Catch AIDS From Docking

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Docking

What is the risk of HIV transmission from docking? Does it matter if there is pre-cum? Should it be avoided?I saw a previous post in the archives from 1998 but with all the discussion lately about oral sex, I'd thought I'd check. It seems...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Yes, the risk for transmission is low. When HIV infected fluids like semen (the pre-cum of infected people can also contain HIV) come into contact with the mucous membranes of your penis, there is the potential for transmission. However, HIV is only... Read more »

Docking and Penis-Rubbing

Hi Dr Bob, I sent you a question before and would be grateful if you could answer it.I did a search... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Transmission of HIV through docking?

I must admit, never thought this was possible but a friend described to me docking or simply for... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

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this is piggybacking "people who fake having AIDS"

Posted by Anonymous

then there are the extreme jackasses that are out there looking for the disease like they are trying to find some lucky golden ticket. These "bug chasers" as they are called are looking to catch the disease while we sit here waiting and praying for... Read more »

Looking for people to interview with HIV or AIDS

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I am writing a series of articles about AIDS and HIV infections aimed at college students in Pullman and Moscow Idaho. Many students feel their risk of catching such a disease in a small town is virtually non-existant. I have had difficulty... 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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