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Handjob With Sores Risk

Hello Doctor,About a week and a half ago I foolishly received a handjob after a 30 minute massage. The masseuse came in out and out of the room a couple times to get a wash cloth. I did not notice any blood on her hands but I cannot be sure. When I...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

This does not sound to me like an exposure that would transmit HIV, nor does ARS beging the next day. DW... Read more »

HIV risk from handjob on penis with genital sores present

Hi DoctorIf you answer my question I will be very grateful and donate at least 50 pounds to your... Read more »

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handjob with possible sore on penis. Please help

Dear DoctorFirst of all i would like to thank you for the work you do for the humanity. I am also... Read more »

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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 »

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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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 »

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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