Getting Fingered Scared I Have HIV

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HIV risk from fingering and penis pushed up against anus "Fingering and such"

Hi Dr. Glenn I've just done something that I feel almost sick about. I met a guy online and after talking for awhile he came over my house and aside from making out we also had oral sex and he fingered me. He also put the tip of his penis...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

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Thanks for your question,No need to feel sick or worried. <b>It doesn't sound like you were at risk for HIV</b>. Fingering poses no risk whatsoever. Likewise, his penis never went inside you. Because he didn't go inside you... Read more »

Chances of getting genital herpes from cunningiligus, analingus and fingering

Hello Doctor Frascino, I would first like to truly applaud you for everything you have done for so... Read more »

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scared of getting tested risky bleeding gums during oral sex

This is probably my fifth try. I know the oral sex questions never stop but please help me. To... Read more »

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scared sick or HIV?

Posted by QQQ, 2 Replies

Can anybody help? I had unprotected vaginal sex with female a met in a bar back in mid april 2000. She was slightly menstruating at the time. I developed some small zits around my groin area, but they went away after a week and have not returned.... Read more »

I'm getting more scared

Posted by Imnotcrz, 3 Replies

OK guy's I need helon this, I know your not doc's, but hear me out.

My post titled "It's been a crazy year" is where my problems left off, now I'm really having problems. My boobs are getting hugh, they hurt. I had lost like 20lbs. going from a... Read more »

i'm getting scared

Posted by anxietygirl, 1 Reply

i just had my first test last week. i should get results tomorrow, so this is the most likely time for me to be totally freaked, but i'd appreciate some feedback. i have had unprotected sex in the past, not a lot, but i know that doesn't matter;... Read more »

Fingering with broken skin

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances of getting hiv from fingering the vagina and anus if you have broken skin on your finger?

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