Does Sore On Penis Mean I Have Hiv

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HIV query-Dry sore/Condom covered half of penis.

Hi,I am 27 year old male. I am from Mumbai.I had sex with csw.I used condoms.The condoms covered tip of my penis.. 1/2 of my penis was covered condom during sex.After Having sex I have noticed a there was a semi healed or fully healed pimple on my...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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HI there:You are correct. The chance of an infection from a situation like this is very remote. It sounds like the pimple/sore was already in a state of healing. This means that there would not have been direct access to the bloodstream. Direct... Read more »

HIV risk from handjob on penis with genital sores present

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Received Oral Sex With Sore on Penis

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know that this sounds completely typical as I am probably just worried-well, but what is the likelihood of contracting HIV from receiving unprotected oral sex with a sore on my penis due to excessive masturbation? I called the CDC hotline and was... Read more »

Sore Throat and Mouth Sores the Recur

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello would anybody have some insight for me, I had an exposure to HIV 9 months ago. Tested negative to HIV 1/2. The exposure came from a women from sex worker from korea, since then I just haven't felt right. Lots of strange symptoms. So I... Read more »

small bump on upper penis...syphilis?

Posted by sparkplug, 2 Replies

Hello all....

six weeks ago....i got intimate with a guy i was kind of dating. We got naked, made out, and did some dry humping (nothing else). i did not notice sores on his penis, and we discussed STDs before doing anything, tho i know that... Read more »

PENIS SORE AFTER SEX

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My girlfriend and I have recently stopped using condoms (after 5 months). I noticed that my penis was getting slightly sore after sex. There was no painful urination or discharge but for a few days afterwards, a slight skin irritation (no visible... Read more »

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