How Likely Is It To Get HIV From Rubbing Penis

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rubbing penis with precum

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi folks,

My ex-boyfriend used to rub his bare penis around my vaginal area during foreplay (dry humping in a way). He would then put on a condom before intercourse and ejaculation. How likely is it that I could get HIV from precum rubbing around and... Read more »

Rubbing And Wetness

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently visited a prostitute about 10 weeks back.When i got to her apartment and met her she had a rash all over her upperbody and a white coating on her tounge.She offered me sex but i was nervouse with what i had seen so just settled for... Read more »

Condom Failed during rubbing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I have read a lot about HIV, the way it transmits. Althoug I am little
afraid over my incident.

I was with a prostitute. I did not do any vaginal or anal intercourse.
She performed Oral Sex on me with a condom. But then after I was rubbin my
penis... Read more »

massage, fingering, rubbing, HIV, STD screen

Posted by mass, 2 Replies

sorry if it is stupid question. i had massage a few days ago. i fingered her and got some amount of fluid though i washed it away shortly. i suspect i left some fluid somewhere on her underwear. then later put on my underwear and rubbed her vaginal... Read more »

Skin Abrasion on Penis / HIV Transmission Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello.
I just felt compelled to share an experience regarding potential HIV expousure through a tiny skin abrasion on the penis. In a trip abroad last year, I topped for a man of unknown status. I wore a condom, but after ejaculation I noticed that... Read more »

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Dick Docking and Penis Rubbing 2: Foreskin

Hello Dr Bob, Thanks to your last reply.That's my second time I sent this question. I've re-done a thorough research about the anatomy of male genitalia. In short, it turns out that information out there is inconsistent. In Wikipedia,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Nate,1.My opinion regarding HIV transmission/acquisition related to frottage (penis-to-penis rubbing, "dick-docking") remains unchanged. It is not considered to be a risk. Could you shoot a load and hit the urethra? Yes, it's... Read more »

Mutual Masturbation by rubbing penis against my penis

Hi there Dr. Robert,I am a 23 year old male in johannesburg (South Africa)Sure you hear this all the time - but man honestly mean it when I say that I appreciate your time & dedication to detailed answers to 'so many' questions....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yep, queried before and answered before, so I'll be brief. Body rubbing (frottage), even with penis-to-penis contact, is not considered a risk for HIV transmission. Therefore, your potential exposure is insertive oral sex, which, as you... Read more »

Risk of HIV infection due to rubbing of penis on vagina...

Sir,I am a 27 years old male from india...I had a encounter with a girl of unknown status at hotel. I used condom bt on maximum 2 ocassion i removed the condom and rubbed my penis on the Vagina (Not penetrated) and also only once i put my fingers...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

No, this does not sound like HIV at all. The symptoms would not develop in just 2 days. The earliest would be about 2 weeks.HIV would not be easily spread in the manner you describe (although deep kissing can be a source if there is gum disease or... Read more »

Docking and Penis-Rubbing

Hi Dr Bob, I sent you a question before and would be grateful if you could answer it.I did a search for docking. A post (http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Archive/Symptoms/Q164134.html) was posted around 2005 and that post refers to a man...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The risk of "dick-docking" for 10 seconds versus "for like a minute or something" would be the same: essentially nonexistent!As for "the mucous membranes along the shaft of the penis and on the head," well, there... Read more »

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