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PEP After Unprotected, Insertive Anal Sex: Anxiety (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST, 2011)

I recently engaged in unprotected anal sex with another man. Because I cannot be absolutely certain of his HIV status (his testimony to me was that his last HIV test was negative three months prior and that he hadn't engaged in any sex since)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Unprotected anal sex is always risky business. It does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. PEP is generally only recommended when there has been a significant HIV exposure. If in doubt, starting PEP is the wisest course... Read more »

insertive issues (Rectal secretions from men who have sex with men contain more HIV than blood or semen) (ANAL MUCOUS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

I have a hard time believing as an exclusive TOP that I contracted this virus through anal juice sneaking up my urethra while servicing a bottom. I'll bet one way a top more likely gets infected and probably what happened to me was topping a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Dude, it really doesn't matter what you personally believe or what wild notions you might concoct about your cock and acquisition of HIV. The reality of your situation is that you became infected with HIV because you unwisely decided to... Read more »

INSERTIVE ANAL SEX / HIV TRANSMISSION redux

Hello, Dr. Bob!Surfing just now to answer my query, I was googled your/our way, as I am an electronic What's New at the Body subscriber.You have addressed this issue at least twice, and I excerpt below. Pardon, but could you clarify a/o confirm...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Dana,Being that you're mathematically challenged, let me keep this simple. You want to know the risk of an HIV-negative top barebacking an HIV-positive bottom, correct? The best I can do is offer you an estimated statistical risk,... Read more »

broken condom insertive anal - PEP?

Hi, I was having protected insertive anal sex (I was top) a few hours ago with a person who last tested negative (according to him) mid-may 2007 (1.5 months ago) and never has had unprotected sex (according to him-- (a health/fitness/nutrition type...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,An Italian-sized sausage stuffed into a regular sized condom plus a very tight fitting docking station plus oil-based massage oil is indeed a recipe for disaster. I'm not surprised the condom didn't hold. It had three strikes against... Read more »

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How risky is INSERTIVE anal sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I am well aware of the risks of unprotected receptive anal sex, but how risky is unprotected insertive anal sex? Would it be more or less risky than unprotective insertive vaginal sex? Anyone have any knowledge on the subject?

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Insertive Anal - Definite infection?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does being the insertive partner in unprotected anal sex with an HIV + partner DEFINITELY mean that you will be infected. I hear all sorts of stats about this practice that sometimes downplay it and others that exaggerate it as being as dangerous as... Read more »