Do People Get AIDS From Sex With A Prostitute

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Prostitution Rife in Nigerian Capital as AIDS Rates Soar

Nigeria has more than 1 million female sex workers and as many as 7 million people with HIV/AIDS, according to nongovernmental organizations. The fight against HIV/AIDS was a key topic at a four-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Abuja... Read more »

Chinese Prostitutes Raise AIDS Risk

Police who use condoms as an excuse to arrest Chinese prostitutes who flock to Hong Kong in large numbers risk fueling a rise in STDs including HIV/AIDS, social workers warned. Sex workers in Hong Kong are frequently questioned by police, searched,... Read more »

Rise in Iranian Prostitution Blamed on Strict Sex Rules, Economy

A recent serial killer in Iran was understood by some to be battling corruption and a social scourge -- prostitution. Saeed Hanaei went to the gallows for murdering prostitutes. "If I removed corruption, it was for the good of the people," his... Read more »

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Oral sex with china prostitute

Hai. Last week I received oral sex (no condom) and vagina sex (condom) with a prostitute from china, she claimed herself to be 19 years old and worked there for less then 20 days. But now I am very worry that I might get infected from HIV. Do you...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I can direct you to information about HIV statistics in China, but those numbers will not be relevant to your situation. Being the insertive partner during oral sex (the person whose penis is being sucked) does not present a real risk for HIV... Read more »

Oral sex with prostitute-Scared like hell.

Dear Bob,About 2 months ago, i had oral sex with a high risk prostitute back home in Pakistan. She looked perfectly healthy, and it was a momment of madness, which i really really feel guilty about.I had oral sex for about 2 minutes, and was just...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Pakistani-Guy,Your HIV-acquisition risk from cunnilingus is extremely remote. That your mouth was apparently closed throughout the session puts the risk into the essentially nonexistent category. I'll repost below some information about... Read more »

Prostitute1 vs Prostitute2

Prostitute1 (HIV +ve ) had sex with lesser number of HIV +ve men.Prostitute2 (HIV +Ve) had sex with more number of HIV +ve men.Will Prostitute2 has higher amount of HIV virus in her body fluids because of the fact that, she had sex with more number...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Nope! HIV infection doesn't work that way.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Are registered prostitutes HIV free?

Some people say the chances are relatively lower to contract HIV disease if they engage sex activaty with registered prostitutes. As far as I know many countries including USA allow some licensed brothels or red light district to do bussiness. All...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Some countries do have legalized and regulated prostitution. Because I amnot familiar with the rules and regulations of legalized prostitution outsideof the USA, I cannot tell you how safe it is. But never assume... Read more »

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story about anthony johnson: forced prostitution

Posted by 6arywary, 3 Replies

has anyone heard the story of anthony johnson? he was a boy who was sexually abused, forced into prostitution by his parents, and it eventually led him to contract aids. then he was adopted by his social worker.
i just heard about this story... Read more »

hand job by prostitute

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I received a hand job from a prostitute. Can I get HIV/STD's from this. I am in an exclusive relationship, we don't wear condoms, do I need to be tested before my girlfriend and I have sex. I am really worried...

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Prostitutes vs.safe sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is there such a thing as safe sex with a prostitute?
Barring condom failure, should there really be a concern?

This is not a moral issue for me, it is a serious inquiry.
Background is I am a single father raising 2 children devoting my time to my... Read more »

Prostitution Risk? What is it?

Posted by SassySteven, 2 Replies

Over the past few years, I have occasionally seen prostitutes. A dumb thing, I know, but as an obsessive compulsive person, sometimes I can't help myself with what is a slightly addictive behavior. I have gone to therapy to try and help with my... Read more »

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