Do People Get HIV From Licking Vagina

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HIV infection by licking pussy , sucking nipples ?

Hi , I need a urgent help.History/Background : I had sex with a sex-worker 8 days back.I used condom for the intercourse.But in foreplay i licked the pussy and sucked her nipples.Issue/Reason for Worry: From next day morning I had watery...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Cunnilingus ("licking the pussy") carries only a very low risk for HIV acquisition. See below. "Sucking nipples" is not considered an HIV risk.Regarding your "sexologist," I have several concerns:1. HIV-antibody... Read more »

mouth ulcer while licking breast & vaginal fluids during masturbation?

Dr. Bob your awesome and I thank you for such a help to people....can u answer my query please?1.... Read more »

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Can a pet licking sweat or a cut from a HIV positve persons skin cause them to get sick or even HIV but in animal form whatever that may be? (CATS AND DOGS AND HIV, 2009)

Hello there. This may sound like a weird question but I have to ask because the only way to know is... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-Scale Study in Women

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Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----

Posted by von, 1 Reply

Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear Read more »

Kiss, Finger, Lick - PLEASE READ!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I met up with an old friend (girl) and I open mouth kissed this girl for a few (5?) minutes, and ended up "fingering" her for about the same amount of time. I have impacted wisdom teeth which do puss up at times, and my teeth aren't in the 'best'... Read more »

licking a prostitute??

Posted by needhelp1111

hi, ill try and explain as much as i can!

3 days ago i went to a massage parlour, i had a prostitute that placed a condom on me for oral sex so i know this isnt an issue...but, she also went into the 69 position on me and i did for a few seconds lick... Read more »

stds from having your balls sucked/licked?

Posted by team1, 4 Replies

obviously in everything there is a chance? but is there a great chance of getting any STDs from getting your balls and shaft (not the head of the penis though) sucked??

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