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Masterbating in the shower!?!?! HIV!?!

Hello, Im wondering, i been masterbating for a while now and im curious, can you give HIV to yourself and family members if you masterbate in the shower? When i masterbate in the shower i clean the tub after so no spunk is left. i have been...
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Another QTND (question that never dies) arises! (See below.)Dr. BobHiv (QTND: CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV OR STD BY MASTURBATION, 2010)Aug 4, 2010hello i was masturbating the other day and i came on my boxers. so my boxers were wet,as i was taking... Read more »

Whats my risk of catching HIV from my roomate

I am a college student, and I have a roomate who I have only known for a year. He is extremely... Read more »

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Are showers a risk?

Hi, Mr. Sowadsky! I am a college student, and I was wondering if someonecould get HIV from pubic... Read more »

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shower stalls and hot tbs

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Has there been a study to see if people have gotten infected from shower stalls or hot tubs ?

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Shower guy is back

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi there, I'm back with OCD going full swing. After getting my negative at 87 days. To be exact, a day after, I got a rash all over my trunk, arms , hands and some in the thighs which was a fine pink rash which eventually joined together to form one... Read more »

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 »
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