How Long Do I Wait To Get Tested After Foreplay

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CAVERJECT USE AND ORAL SEX/FOREPLAY

HEY DOC FRASCINO..HOW ARE YOU?..GOOD I HOPE.I AM A 38 YR OLD MALE STRIPPER FROM NYC..AND USE CAVERJECT IMPULSE INJECTIONS FOR LONG DURATION OF ERECTION,DURING STRIP SESSIONS..ALSO FOR WEKENED ERECTION FROM TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS..MY PROBLEM IS THAT...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey there NYC Stripper-Guy,Now you're giving away trade secrets of how you guys stay so boned up at Gaiety. (Did I hear that place closed down?)Regarding your HIV risk, I would categorize it as extremely low. The estimated per-act risk for... Read more »

partner just tested positive - how long should i wait to be tested?

I tested negative last May. My partner just tested positive and will have his confirmation/first... Read more »

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HIV testing, how long should you wait

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How long should I wait for testing to work?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My girlfriend watched a video in school saying that it could take ten years, while testing every five months, to determine if you have AID's. Is there any truth to that? Read more »

Did I wait too long to test?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was hoping someone could answer my question. I recently found out that my first girlfreind who told me she was a virgin actually cheated on me early in our relationship by having unprotected sex with another guy. We began dating 5 1/2 years ago... Read more »

Waiting too long!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I went and got tested and my result was meant to be back in 2 weeks. That was 2 days ago and when I went back for my results they told me they still had not come in--As if 2 weeks has not been hard enough!!! And now I am freaking out more--is it... Read more »

How long do I have to wait?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone out there know how long it takes to get back lab results? I took a blood test, including hiv test, with a private doctor more than 2 weeks ago (18 days to be exact)and I still have not received any word. The doctor said he would call if... Read more »

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