Licking Rectum Do I Need To Get Tested For AIDS

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raw sore on rectum/anus

Ive been HIV + for 3 years...no meds needed yet. however i did just get blood work done that says im at 308 t cells with a 3,500 vl. I keep getting these sores on my anus, they hurt, are kind of raw.. just one sore at a time heals up in a couple...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey 26 Poz Florida,It's difficult to make a diagnosis over the Internet and without actually seeing what's going on with your sore butt. I suggest you discuss this problem with your HIV doctor. He may also want to examine you when you are... Read more »

3rd ATTEMPT: HIV-murderer? he spit (blood?) into my rectum!

Dear Dr. Bob,Thank you for all of your great work, you are a true inspiration!I have written to you... Read more »

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Fingering rectum half-inch for 2-3 seconds

Sorry about the repetitive question, I admit, I suspect I know the answer but I need to hear form... Read more »

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recpetive anal sex, condom half in half out rectum

Posted by alphabetsoup, 2 Replies

Hi guys,

I met up with a guy in a bath house, I do not know his hiv status. We had sex, I was the receptive partner and I got on top while he lay down. We used a condom and some silicon lube. After a few minutes he came inside the condom, he then... 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 »

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 »

stds from having your balls sucked/licked?

Posted by team1, 5 Replies

obviously in everything there is a chance? but is there a great chance of getting any STDs from getting your balls and shaft (not the head of the penis though) sucked??

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