Getting HIV From Handjob

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HIV, handjob, and small skin cracks

Dr. Frascino:Last night in my regretfull alcoholic state I received a handjob from a prostitute while sniffing her feet. Since my foreskin is a little tight it tends to form small cracks, which I had at this time.Do I need to worry about HIV in both...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're wondering if sniffing a hooker's feet while getting a handjob is an HIV risk. Hmmm . . . no, this is not an HIV risk. However, it's also not what most folks mean when they talk about playing footsie with their... Read more »

Confused Handjob Please Respond

I read here on this site that HIV is spread through anal or vaginal penetration.Now I read below of... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

I got fever, sore throat 2 weeks after a handjob

Hi, I have been tested negative to all the STDs and HIV on March 1st this year. I've been to a... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

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