How Likely Is It To Get HIV From Swallowing Cum

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SWALLOWING CUM???!!

I'm really scared that I might have been exposed to HIV. I was working while a customer bought me a coffe drink and I think he might have cum in the drink. Can I be exposed to HIV if he has it and in that way? I mean, basically Iv'e heard...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You think someone "creamed" your coffee???? Hmmm . . . oh my, my, my. Believe it or not, I've answered questions like this before. See below and remember that just because the barista is a hot-blooded hunky Italian dude, it... Read more »

Accidentally Swallowed Cum of An HIV+

Hello Dr.Recently I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. He got himself tested for HIV with ELISA... Read more »

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What if I Swallow Cum?

When I give guys head (they don't use condoms)I swallow the cum.Can i get AIDS or HIV by doing... Read more »

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Swallowing Cum

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

High risk or low risk? I am gay and have a lover who is married and we have been having an affair for a little over 2 years and he uses a condom for anal but now I have started swallowing his cum during oral sex. Read more »

PRE-CUM + HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I've read a lot of worries and a few post about pre-cum.

In most cases pre-cum is a low low risk esp. with oral sex.

The risk with pre-cum is greater when it comes to anal and vaginal sex, man or woman.

When a penis enters an orafice, not the mouth, it... Read more »

Dried pre-cum...how dangerous?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Anyone have any thoughts on this. I licked the penis of a man with possible HIV. I only licked for about 3 seconds, but I think there may have been some dried pre-cum. Let's just say it tasted awful!!! 2 Questions - If there was pre-cum... Read more »

Cum?

Posted by sadface, 2 Replies

If you perform oral sex on a man and swallow, what are the chances of being infected with Hiv that way?

Thanks guys...
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