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Do People Catch HIV From Rubbing Penis

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Mutual Masturbation by rubbing penis against my penis

Hi there Dr. Robert,I am a 23 year old male in johannesburg (South Africa)Sure you hear this all the time - but man honestly mean it when I say that I appreciate your time & dedication to detailed answers to 'so many' questions....
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,Yep, queried before and answered before, so I'll be brief. Body rubbing (frottage), even with penis-to-penis contact, is not considered a risk for HIV transmission. Therefore, your potential exposure is insertive oral sex, which, as you... Read more »

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dear drA prostitute rubbed her saliva on my penis for lubrication but did not take my penis in her... Read more »
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rubbing penis with precum

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi folks,

My ex-boyfriend used to rub his bare penis around my vaginal area during foreplay (dry humping in a way). He would then put on a condom before intercourse and ejaculation. How likely is it that I could get HIV from precum rubbing around and... 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 »

HIV + from breast secretions on penis?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies
Does anyone know of any cases of HIV transmission from breast secretions making contact with a male penis? Read more »

massage, fingering, rubbing, HIV, STD screen

Posted by mass, 2 Replies
sorry if it is stupid question. i had massage a few days ago. i fingered her and got some amount of fluid though i washed it away shortly. i suspect i left some fluid somewhere on her underwear. then later put on my underwear and rubbed her vaginal... Read more »

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