Is It Possible To Get HIV From Showering

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

hiv from possible blood in shower and gym locker key

I am very nervous about my possible exposure. I was at the gym, going for shower with no shoes on when i noticed a large quantity of red stuff on the floor which looked like blood. Im not sure if i stood in it but im pretty sure i didnt and i am...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:I would not be concerned. HIV does not live well outside the body. Even if this blood was in a warm, moist area like the steam room, it would be unlikely that it would be unable to infect you. Furthermore, you had no cuts or abrasions on... Read more »

am i at risk of hiv by masturbating in shower (CAN YOU GIVE YOURSELF HIV OR STD, 2010)

i usually masturbate in the shower and one day i noticed my own semen had entered a cut on my... Read more »

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

Masterbating in the shower!?!?! HIV!?!

Hello, Im wondering, i been masterbating for a while now and im curious, can you give HIV to... Read more »

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

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

HIV/AIDS Researchers Warn South African HIV Vaccine Trial Volunteers About Possible Increased Risk of HIV

HIV/AIDS researchers in South Africa on Tuesday began warning 801 volunteers who participated in a trial of Merck 's experimental HIV vaccine about a possible increased risk of HIV, the Washington Post reports (Timberg, Washington Post , 10/25).... Read more »

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The Quest for an Effective HIV Vaccine Presents New Possibilities, Challenges

A vaccine that prevents HIV infection remains an important goal in the fight against AIDS, but the current top HIV vaccine candidates may not work in this way, say scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part... Read more »

Possible Clues Found to Why HIV Vaccine Showed Modest Protection

Insights into how the first vaccine ever reported to modestly prevent HIV infection in people might have worked were published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine . Scientists have found that among adults who received the... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rogaine as Possible HIV Cure?

The quest for low-cost HIV treatment may lie in finding virus-fighting properties among the thousands of drugs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to Vojo Deretic, chair of molecular genetics and microbiology department... Read more »

Connect With Others

OCD or possible HIV risk?

Posted by 613, 4 Replies

About 6-8 months ago my room mate had sex with his girlfriend in the shower. After they finished I used the shower, but not immediately after they were done. I washed and all, but now I worry that he may have cum all over my wash rag as a joke and I... Read more »

shower stalls and hot tbs

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Has there been a study to see if people have gotten infected from shower stalls or hot tubs ?

Read more »

Shower guy extremely worried

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've tested negative at 3 months. Risk is very low, possible vaginal secretions in a flesh wound. Been having tons of symptoms sice week one but what freaked me out the most was a rash a day after getting my 3 month negative. It was a really bad... Read more »

possible?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

thanks everybody who read this. i'm a sexually active woman but try to use condom everytime to avoid HIV, caz im so scared of getting infected, even so i can't abstain from casual sex. yesterday i had sex with a guy i met in a bar, who's status is... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>