Fingering Do I Need To Get Tested For AIDS

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Risk from being fingered, testing need

A week ago, I received a sensual massage from a male. Right before he started, he informed me he was HIV +, and had been for about twenty years, but that his viral load (blood?) was undectable. All contact was "safe sex" (he gave oral...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Before the massage you "smeared vaseline into (your) ass and around the opening"???? Hmm . . . you do realize that massages are generally conducted on the outside of body cavities, right?The HIV risk from your "massage with... Read more »

I need your opinion. Semen, finger injury and oral sex

Dear Doctor, Im an old fan of you and your work. Sorry for my English. Im needing your opinion... Read more »

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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 »

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Blood Test to Detect HIV in 20 Minutes Nears Approval

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Fingering with cuts on fingers

Posted by Homer, 1 Reply

Hello,
Thanks for the time and effort you have been putting in to enlighten others.

I had a concern. I recently had an encounter with a HIV positive girl. As we did not have any condoms we decide to not to have penetrative sex. We did oral and I... Read more »

Fingering

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi there. Im new to the forum and waiting on an answer in the other board from Doctor Bob or Calvin. I have been tested for HIV 3 times the past two years. My most recent negative was december. Since then, i have fingered 3 girls and am wondering if... Read more »

Rapid Test Accuracy Question. Finger Prick Method.

Posted by xrayvison, 1 Reply

I am curious and do have a question about Hiv Rapid Testing accuracy. I always test about every 3 to 6 months as I compete in combat sports and it is mandatory, and I go to planned parenthood usually and they use a rapid test and prick my finger.... Read more »

can you get HIV from fingering

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