Giving Handjob Should I Get Test For HIV

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STD from giving a handjob?

I recently was getting a massage. Turns out she was a transexual. I gave her a handjob. No other sexual contact was made. Do I need to be checked for STD's? ...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiYou are fine! There was no exchange of body fluid therefore no risk of contracting HIV!Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Aids from Giving Handjob

Hello,I recently gave a handjob to a stranger and his semen came in contact with a very small but... Read more »

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

Handjob & nipple sucking - HIV risk

Dear Doc, Today I visited a strip club , I tried sucking her nipple once or twice , I took it in my... 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 »

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 »

hiv risk from unprotected oral (giving MSM)

Posted by anxious66, 5 Replies

Hi guys, just wanted to know

I gave a guy i know head who said he was 'clean'. he didn't ejaculate and i'm pretty sure there was no precum. the whole thing lasted under a minute.

now about a week later, i am worried i have developed ars symptoms.... Read more »

handjob

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Handjob recipient with lots of saliva as lube.....had every symptom.....tested negative at 3 months.....am I in the clear? Read more »

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