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HAND-JOB and HIV Transmission

Hi, I'm concerned about possible exposition.To my situation: i visited a female sex worker. I saw, she had a few clients before i went to her.She performed hand job on my penis, with babyoil. But i didn't see she washed her hands.What is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Robby,Hand jobs, even from pros, are not considered to be a risk for HIV. HIV does not survive very long at all outside the body. Your HIV risk in nonexistent. Neither HIV testing nor PEP is warranted. Take a read through the archives. You... Read more »

HIV/STD risk from handjob during massage "URGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hello DOC,I went to a massage parlour in thailand.I recieved a handjob from the masseuse using the... Read more »

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HIV risk from handjob on penis with genital sores present

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Handjob Dangers?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The day after Christmas I went to a massage parlor. Had a table bath, a (bad) massage, and a handjob to completion. I understand that the risks are considered quite low for this type of activity, but I found out that the place also does full-service... Read more »

Lapdance handjob is this a risk ?

Posted by scaredagain, 6 Replies

A few days ago I ended up going to a Lapdance bar with friends while working in the USA. After much beer and coaxing from my friends I ended up getting a private dance from one of the dancers a Venezuelan girl. I ended up getting a handjob, which... Read more »

Is mutual handjob risky?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is mutual mastubation risky? What do you think? Last week I was given a handjob by a stranger in a public toilet. Should I be worried?

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Protected Blowjob+Handjob

Posted by indian_guy, 1 Reply

I am a male who engaged in following sexual activities with a female prostitute in notorious red light area (serving lot of customers one after the other) - bed seemed untidy - is that a worry?:
(i) Handjob without protection.
(ii) Protected blow job... Read more »

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