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Odds Of Getting HIV French Kissing
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Anxiety about French-kissing a girl and two weeks later getting the fluAround 5 months ago I French-kissed a girl. After that she told me she had slept with seven other guys before. Two to three weeks later I got the flu (I should mention that my sister also had the flu). After 35 days I tested negative. Now...
Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.
South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy
There is an extremely low chance of transmitting the virus by French-kissing, although it is theoretically possible because of the potential for blood contact. Many people with a variety of possible exposures (some very low) can have symptoms that...
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Discordant testing advice between two The Body experts over French kissing and HIV -- A sinking ship, yet the band plays on!Dr. Frascino,Please take a look at the response given by Dr. Fawcett -- The Body's Mental... Read more »French Kissing, Yes or No ?Hello doctor,Thank you for all you have done & continue to do. You are my hero.Please advise me... Read more »
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A Kiss Is Just a KissIf you were anywhere near a television set last summer, you inevitably heard about that case of HIV infection that appears to have resulted from kissing and kissing alone. And, admit it -- the news gave you at least a moment's pause. You couldn't... Read more »
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Scared I got infected from french kissing
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does anyone know if it is possible to get infected through french kissing. I was making out with this person and before anything else happened she told me that she had hiv. Also if I caught it from her would I have had some symptoms by now? It was 7...
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French Kissing and more
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Does French kissing (with gum inflammation but no bleeding)and vaginal penetration with the fingers(no cuts) pose a risk for HIV transmission?
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French kissing and more?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does French kissing (with gum inflammation but no bleeding)and vaginal penetration with the fingers(no cuts) pose a risk for HIV transmission?
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Mixed couple-French kissing
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi,We are planning to have protected sex, what are realistic risks for the neg partner with open mouth(french kissing). Someone please help. Thanks! Read more »
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