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Massage and hand relief risk

Dear Dr BobIve looked threw the archives under "can you have safer sex" but i cant understand how a massage and mutual masturbation has been classed as low risk? Shouldnt it be no risk? Especially a massage ?The last 4 months ive been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Tony,I am not responsible for what others write, but I can tell you the scientific facts concerning HIV transmission. HIV is not transmitted by massage or mutual masturbation, unless there are extraordinary extenuating circumstances, such as both... Read more »

HIV/STD risk from body to body massage

Hi Doctor,I recently visited a massage parlor for a body massage. The masseuse applied oil all over... Read more »

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

Risk of HIV/STDs from a "hand job"

I am confused. Is it possible to acquire an STD (not just HIV) from a hand job given by a female... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

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I have HIV from Hand job or sex?

Posted by goloka, 3 Replies

Hi guys, I am very concern, because of my symptoms, that I may have HIV.
My recent exposure was went to the massage parlor and had a hand job and a massage with a massage oil. Then next day, I had felt the urge of urination and went to a doc and got... Read more »

hand job

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i gave my hiv + partner a hand job and his semen came on my thumb nail. i have no cuts, nor did i have any hangnails or anything, but it hit my nail where the nail and skin come together. i'm just wondering if this puts me at a high risk for... Read more »

hand job by prostitute

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I received a hand job from a prostitute. Can I get HIV/STD's from this. I am in an exclusive relationship, we don't wear condoms, do I need to be tested before my girlfriend and I have sex. I am really worried...

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oral sex and hand job

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

she was giving me a hand job 2 times sheinserteted my penis at list 8 seconds each time.
after finished at my penis was the skin red leke rash big as a dime 3 dayand rash went way feling very tier have viral syndrome whit tong no fever just the virl... Read more »

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