Do People Catch HIV From Mutual Masturbation

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Mutual Masturbation FREAK!

Hi Doctor:Before I ask you my question, I need to first say that what you do on this Website is truly awesome. I can't tell you how much I have gotten from this site and more importantly, you as a person. After reading your posts over the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Tim,Thanks for your very kind comments!Turning directly to your questions, mutual masturbation, even if there was some pre-cum involved, is not considered a risk for HIV transmission. No way. No how. No reason for concern whatsoever.Next, a... Read more »

What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your... Read more »

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Mutual Masturbation and HIV

I recently performed mutual masturbation with another person and he ejaculated on my hand. He then... Read more »

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mutual masturbation

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently engaged in mutual masturbation with a male friend of mine. I am recently separated, back into the dating scene, and felt that this would be safe. I abstained from intercourse or oral sex. However, in retrospect I am concerned about him... Read more »

Mutual masturbation

Posted by mmtenmm

I had an encounter with a women where she fingered herself, I licked her wet fingers, then gave me a hand job, licking her fingers and rubbing my genitals, she licked my penis just 2 times, didn't suck on it, until I ejaculated on her hands. She... Read more »

Is mutual handjob risky?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is mutual mastubation risky? What do you think? Last week I was given a handjob by a stranger in a public toilet. Should I be worried?

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mutual Masterbation

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all. This is the first time I have posted. I am really scared. I did something stupid. I let another man give me a handjob while I gave him one. He also performed oral sex on me . I just keep thinking that He could have had precum on his... Read more »

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