Is Cut On Hand Safe

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Hand job with a cut

Hi Doctor,Last week I met a man and proceeded to give him a hand job. He ejaculated on my fingers. Later I noticed that one fingernail was damaged from me chewing my finger nails. The nail was chewed low and some skin was damaged but there was no...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Questions about the survival time of HIV in different types of fluids would require specific scientific studies that currently do not exist. We do know that HIV does not survive in the environment long, outside of a human host. Scientists found that... Read more »

Cut on hand in steam room

Ryan,You're responses really seem to balance information and kindness. Great forum.About two... Read more »

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Assaulted on Halloween, Bitten, Cuts on Hands

Last Saturday evening I was assaulted at Halloween party. In the course of defending myself I... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ohio: Cutting Through AIDS Myth -- Black Barbershops Doing Part to Educate About Disease

At In the Cut barbershop, 1325 E. Livingston Ave. in Columbus, barbers and customers cracked jokes during a recent discussion about safe sex. But the laughter quickly faded once Preston F. Mitchell II of the Tobias Project told them more than half... Read more »

California: State's AIDS Drug Program Largely Safe From Cuts

California's AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) should be mostly spared from $12.4 billion in state budget cuts proposed to help plug a $19.1 billion deficit, advocates say. However, utilization controls proposed for Medi-Cal remain a concern. ... Read more »

Superheroes Will Hand Out Condoms Along With Safe Kits During Vancouver Olympics

Condoms will be included in "safe kits" handed out to Vancouver visitors when the 2010 Olympic Games begin next month. Volunteers dressed as "Captain Condom" and other superheroes will distribute kits that also include lubricants, lip balm, other... Read more »

Florida: Health District Cuts $400,000 Grant that Helped HIV Sufferers Stay on Medications, Navigate Insurance System

On Wednesday, the Palm Beach County Health Care District board unanimously approved a planned $400,000 cut to the Comprehensive AIDS Program's case management services despite testimony from 10 patients and providers that the services are vital. ... Read more »

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Am I at risk? Open cuts on hands...

Posted by Gka978, 2 Replies

First, I'm sorry if this seems like a trivial question. My next step will be addressing anxiety issues

I have two scratches/cuts on my right hand, both from a new kitten who thinks my hand is a toy. I shook hands with someone who could be considered... Read more »

am i infected? cut on frenulum after removing condom

Posted by spread

I had protected sex with a local sex worker.
After i had a protected sex, using condom, i removed the condom using my bare hands. The condom was wet with vaginal fluids, and i touch it making my fingers wet with vaginal fluids. Immediately After... Read more »

please help me. deep kiss and cuts .

Posted by ind234567, 2 Replies

i am 26 yr old male from India. 48 hours back i had protected sex with a girl whom i later 100% suspect of being HIV infected. during the sex, we had deep hard kissing for 5 minutes or so and it resulted in my lips getting minor cuts and scratches.... Read more »

How Safe Is Safe?

Posted by dancin_man, 4 Replies

I am newly diagnosed gay male who is trying to navigate his way through dealing with this process. Obviously testing positive brings up a whole array of issues dealing with sex, and I wanted to use this forum to raise my issues/questions, and get... Read more »

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