Fatigue After Touching Sperm Worried I Have HIV

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sawalling your own sperm (QTND: CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV OR STD, 2009)

can u swallaw ur own sperm if not did i cacth any thing ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're wondering if you could give yourself a STD by swallowing your own spunk. This is a QTND (question that never dies). See below.Dr. BobSEMEN (MASTURBATION 2009) (QTND: CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV OR STD BY MASTURBATION, 2009)Jan 6,... Read more »

Should I be worried about HIV 2? - resubmitted form the Fatigue and Anemia Forum.

Dear Dr. Bob,I had protected sex with a sex worker (got carried away - which I regret now). After... Read more »

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Chronic fatigue and HIV (CAUSES OF HIV-ASSOCIATED FATIGUE, 2010) (PROVIGIL, 2010)

I tested poz Jan. 97 and have been and remain "HIV+ asyptomatic". However, as time has... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

United Kingdom: Sperm Services May Face Court Over Delivery of Samples

Britain's Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has warned unlicensed companies delivering fresh sperm by courier that they face prosecution under the Human Fertilization and Embryology Act. "They are misleading vulnerable patients,... Read more »

Transcript of The Body's Live Chat on Fatigue and Anemia With Dr. Bob Frascino

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on fatigue and anemia, which took place on Sept. 27, 2006, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr. Bob Frascino... Read more »

Canadian Doctor Brings Touch of Chinese Healing to Thai Medicine

Acupuncture is not a part of traditional medicine in Thailand. However, since 2004, Vancouver naturopathic doctor Laura Louie has employed acupuncture and massage to help HIV/AIDS patients at the Mae On Clinic cope with the pain, fatigue, numbness,... Read more »

Fatigue

What Is Fatigue? Is Fatigue Important? How Do I Know if I Have Fatigue? What Causes Fatigue, and How Is It Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is tiredness that does not go away when you rest. It can be physical or... Read more »

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About the guy touching his condom....

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

...(also known as the paper cutter).

I think I am the only person who can relate to this guy, and I really think he does have to worry about disease. Unfortunately, he's worrying about the wrong one. The disease that he has is one I also suffer... Read more »

Fingerring and touching anus opening

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Please help me I am making myself sick with worry. I Fingered a girl of unknown HIV status (not inside her but just the vulva). She briefly rubbed her vagina. About 10 minutes later she pressed my anal opening with the same finger. Is there a risk... Read more »

We are using a sperm donor to have a baby

Posted by clairedh, 2 Replies

My husband is positive and I am negative. We have been married for 6 years. We have finally decided to use a sperm donor to have a baby. Is there anyone else out there in a similar situation? I am not sure how to explain to our family members... Read more »

touch the body fluid?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Last weekend, we had a party at my home with some friends (I knowing or I unknowing). After the party, I cleaned the house and the bathroom. There was some stain (not sure blood or urine or some other stuff) on one toilet. I cleaned it and touched... Read more »

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