Mutual Masturbation How Long Does It Take To Test Positive For HIV

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Anxiety, Symptoms, Mutual Masturbation, Testing

I know you have answered several questions about the risk (non-risk) of mutual masturbation, but I hope you will take time to answer one more. I thank you for your work, and know it's voluntary here. I will try and do something good for your...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.1. No.2. The PCR DNA test is not the same as a p24 antigen test. You can read about these two different testing assays in the archives of this forum. PCR DNA testing is not FDA approved for HIV-diagnostic testing. Consequently I can't... Read more »

HIV risk from mutual masturbation

Hi, I was with a transexual who masturbated himself. After this he was goign to proceed to... Read more »

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Mutual masturbation - need your feedback!

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mutual masturbation

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently engaged in mutual masturbation with a male friend of mine. I am recently separated, back into the dating scene, and felt that this would be safe. I abstained from intercourse or oral sex. However, in retrospect I am concerned about him... Read more »

mutual Masterbation

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all. This is the first time I have posted. I am really scared. I did something stupid. I let another man give me a handjob while I gave him one. He also performed oral sex on me . I just keep thinking that He could have had precum on his... Read more »

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive regardless if you have ARS or not..... Read more »

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you actually DO have ARS symptoms, how long after those symptoms would one test positive on an antibody test?

And before any of the regulars jump in with the "you cannot judge by symptoms, if you feel you are at risk, get tested"........I think... Read more »

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