Fingering Afraid I Have HIV

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i am afraid i contracted hiv from a protitute

Hi doc;I live in Cameroon and exactly two weeks ago I had sex with sex worker. I had two condoms on not a very erect penis, though it got erect while we were having sex. It lasted about 10 minutes; i was ontop of her and then later she was untop;...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I see no HIV exposure here and suspect any man putting alcohol on his penis would feel some pain.I am not worried about HIV here. DW... Read more »

afraid even if protected sex with hiv husband

My husband is hiv positive and I am defenitely hiv negative, I finished all the check up, Praise... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

Fingering 1 hour after cutting finger, terrified!!! please Dr Bob heeelp

Dear Dr. Bob, I am a big fan of your work, I think you bring hope and peace of mind to people all... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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South Africa: Finger-Pointing as State Runs Out of AIDS Drugs

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Getting Real About Barebacking

For about three years now there's been a lot of shrill posturing and finger-wagging about barebacking, the trendy, '90s designation for unprotected anal intercourse between gay men. Glossy, superficial gay magazines, wretchedly produced TV news... Read more »

HIV Testing Remains Important Amid Push for Expanded Treatment in Africa

"With a needle puncture on your finger and a drop of blood, the magic of modern science can give you a rapid HIV test in seconds, and so, knowing your status, you are better able to negotiate the rocky road of surviving HIV where timely detection is... Read more »

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afraid...plese answer

Posted by Adioatticus, 2 Replies

now, i am a virgin and 14... and my girlfriend is the same... i am afraid of getting stds and aids and stuff...we both have done nothing really...and i only have fingers a girl before... and i was wondering, is there any risk of us getting... Read more »

Afraid

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My name is Carrie. I am 20 years old and affraid I have HIV. My
"symptoms" are very similar to what I experienced when I had my
anxiety/depression disorder which I struggled all my high school
years until I finally got on the right medication. I got... Read more »

so afraid

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Though I know no-one can tell me what I really want to hear, I am hoping someone can help to alleviate my severe anxiety somewhat, or perhaps just confirm my worst fears.

I am a married, in-the-closet bi-sexual. I contained my gay feelings for 14... Read more »

afraid and waiting

Posted by 1234noone, 2 Replies

Hi everyone...

I'm scared because I was in a high risk situation two years ago and I recently got tested. In my head I couldn't consciously accept the danger so I pushed it far back... Now I am confronting it. I got tested last week and I will find... Read more »

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