Is It Possible To Get HIV From Having Sex During Period

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please HELP ME (HIV TRANSMISION )Masturbating on period and not washing it the next time u use t? HIV TRANSMISION? Possible?

Hi doctor I've been worried for months , so a few months ago I used and object to masturbate while on my period and then after my period I re used it and FORGOT TO WASH IT?! Can I get HIV this way?? Is it possible for it to be infected with...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi there,For 14, you are becoming very aware of your body and ask a good question and you are not an idiot. From what I am seeing in your question you are the only one using the sex toy. It is important to clean sex toys, just with soap and water... Read more »

unprotected sex during menstruation period (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2011) (USE TERM "CLEAN" TO DESCRIBE HIV NEGATIVE, 2011)

I and my wife are clean from HIV and STDs.but one day i had unprotected sex with my wife.my... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

possible HIV/HCV coinfection after sex during menustration?

Hello Dr. Bob. Please take the time to look at my question. On 12/5/07 I had protected sex with a... Read more »

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Worried about possible hep b/c delaying HIV window period

Posted by n1368585, 2 Replies

Hi

I had a possible exposure (unprotected sex with csw) in Thailand in nov 2011.

I tested negative with 3rd gen ELISA at 4,8,10, 13 and 16 weeks.

Also did a ELICA at 8.5 months which was negative.

However, here is the worrying part. I have been... Read more »

15 seconds unprotected sex, possible sex worker. What are my chances??!?!

Posted by treeoflife1, 2 Replies

Had a 15 to 10 second exposure of unprotected vaginal sex with a women before coming to my senses and stopping.
Got my 7 week negative Oraquick. Is testing at 12 weeks even worth it? Read more »

Possible exposure to hiv and subsequent testing schedule

Posted by stuffjunk, 1 Reply

Hi,

So on December 5th I had receptive anal sex with a 20 year old guy I met online. We used condoms and lubricant, however very shortly after first achieving intromission he noticed that the condom had torn. We replaced it and continued. We both... Read more »

Possibility of HIV transmission

Posted by Anonymous

Hi folks I hope some of you can help me out. About sixteen weeks ago I had sex with a female prostitute. I recieved oral with a condom and intercourse was protected as well. A week and a half later I had an enlarged lymph node in my groin area. All... Read more »

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