Is Scratching Someone Safe

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"Is anything safe" Massage on scratched leg

Had a simple foot massage at a spa in China - just rolled up my trousers to my knees and had her massage my tierd legs from knee to toes. She insisted on a body massage in my room which I firmly declined.Post massage went back to room and to my...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,There was <b>absolutely</b> no risk from the situation you're describing. Your irritated skin isn't a "way to get in your body" unless you scratched so much that you literally broke the skin.... Read more »

Nail scratching ((HIV infection)) (HIV TRANSMISSION FROM FINGERNAIL SCRATCH, 2011)

Hi Dr. Robert,I had sex with a lady that I don't know. I used a cndom, but my concern that she... Read more »

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my baby scratch me

Hello,I'm a + man with undetectable VL (<40) & CD4 280/20%.Recently, my 1 year old baby... Read more »

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Infection throgh scratches

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

Hope someone can advise.

I've always been served by this HIV positive beautician for about 2 years and have not feared for my life before. BUT since 11 Oct 1999, I've been living in fear of contracting HIV.

On that day, while she was massaging... Read more »

a scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just got home and found this scratch with a little blood on it on my leg.. actually I've been home for about an hour but I'm so sleepy I didn't notice WHEN did this happen, if at home or while I was out (at work).. I had long pants on and there's... Read more »

Scratching a cut and sex

Posted by grcboy30, 1 Reply

I had sex with a former lover (no oral, used condom which didn't break). I fingered her before sex... My question is I used a damp soapy washcloth the wipe around gential area before discarded condom. I can't remember if I washed my hands and am a... Read more »

HIV from Scratch

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

To Whom it May Concern:
Here is my dilemma. A couple of months ago I visited a "titty bar" and received three lap dances. During one of the dances I felt the dancer scratch my neck with her fingernail. Throughout the remainder of our session... Read more »

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