Hepatitus C Transmission From Masturbation

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Hepatitus C and sexual transmission

I have been diagnosed as having Hepatitus C. I have recently been having sex with a new partner. Although we have been using condoms there was one instance when I entered her without. No ejaculation took place and I have no obvious open wounds on my...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Strongly doubt that this would be an exposure of concern. Sexual transmission is uncommon and quoted around 1 to 2 percent among monogamous couples over time. Sexual transmission of HCV increases in the setting of significant trauma (eg, anal... Read more »

Possible HIV Transmission With Protected Sex and Unprotected Masturbation?

I'm a male that has had condom-protected vaginal sex at an overseas brothel. After 30 minutes... Read more »

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

HIV or Hepatitus

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Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis C Happens Through Blood, Not Semen, in Gay Men With HIV, Study Says

Sexual transmission of hepatitis C (HCV) has been documented since 2000 among gay, HIV-positive men in several major cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, London and New York. The sexual practice of fisting has been particularly associated with the... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Primary HIV Infection Associated with Oral Transmission

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HIV Transmission

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Hepatitus C and pregnancy

Posted by stevetrip, 1 Reply

Can a guy with Hep C pass it on to his wife and have a baby born with Hep C? Read more »

Explain why masturbation with panties is no risk

Posted by Worried12, 5 Replies

Im sorry to make ANOTHER topic, but Im finally about over it. Please go in depth why I couldnt have gotten HIV. On fluid soaks into the panties does it die? Once it dries does it die? How long would it live? If the panties were wet is there a risk?... Read more »

HIV Transmission Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I need to ascess my risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. 6 days ago, I met up with this man that I had chatted to online and we had unprotected sex.
There was a lot of open mouth kissing and fondling. He proceeded to masturbate... Read more »

mutual masturbation

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently engaged in mutual masturbation with a male friend of mine. I am recently separated, back into the dating scene, and felt that this would be safe. I abstained from intercourse or oral sex. However, in retrospect I am concerned about him... Read more »

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