Is Licking Anus Safe

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Risk of anus being licked

Hi There,Apologies to trouble. Just would like to know what are the risks associated with someone licking your anus?I went to a sports therapist and while massaging me, he poured oil on my bum and inbetween my bum and massaged. he started licking...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiNo risk of HIV transmission through licking and kissing any area of your body. You are fine.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Risk from massage and having anus licked "Anxiety and guilt is killing me doctor, pls help"

I went to a massage parlour in singapore and opted for nuru-gel massage. I am very worried now,... Read more »

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Panty licking (PANTIES 2010) (PANTY PARANOIA, 2010)

I was at my friends house and saw her dirty clothes hamper and grabbed a couple of her thongs and... Read more »

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licking a prostitute??

Posted by needhelp1111

hi, ill try and explain as much as i can!

3 days ago i went to a massage parlour, i had a prostitute that placed a condom on me for oral sex so i know this isnt an issue...but, she also went into the 69 position on me and i did for a few seconds lick... Read more »

Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----

Posted by von, 1 Reply

Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear Read more »

HIV, licking, oral & hickie

Posted by tubbyone1, 2 Replies

I had two men perform unprotected oral sex on me and they french kissed me and kissed/licked my neck & gave a hickie that left red marks with possible skin breakage but i did NOT see blood in their mouths. assuming they're positive, will I get... Read more »

Kiss, Finger, Lick - PLEASE READ!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I met up with an old friend (girl) and I open mouth kissed this girl for a few (5?) minutes, and ended up "fingering" her for about the same amount of time. I have impacted wisdom teeth which do puss up at times, and my teeth aren't in the 'best'... Read more »

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