Odds Of Infection Swallowing Sperm

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Swallow sperm

If you swollow sperm in yourmonth, is it possible to getinfected by it, or to becomepregnant???...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

It is possible to become infected by swallowing sperm (semen)of an HIV infected male. You cannot become pregnant by swallowing sperm.BJ... Read more »

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Swallowing cum

I performed oral sex on a man 5 years ago. He ejaculated in my mouth and I swallowed. I doubt if... Read more »

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Step-by-Step: Sperm Washing

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swallowing infected bload

Posted by lost, 3 Replies

i ve been experiencing difficulty in swallowing for 2 months now, i don't have a sore throat at all, i am not sick, i feel very healthy, i only have this problem i feel like someone is pushing on my neck.
i also have sollen tonsil for 3 months now,... Read more »

Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

What are the odds/chances of being infected with HIV from a one-time oral sex encounter? I am a male who received oral sex from another male whose status I did not know. That is my ONLY risk. It was something that I was curious about, but after... Read more »

Odds of Infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Receptve anal sex 1-120
Insertive anal sex 1-1666
Receptive Oral sex 1-2500
Insertive oral sex 1-5000
Insertive Vaginal sex 1-1000
Receptive Vaginal sex 1-500
Needle stick 1-350

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risky contact, odd symptoms...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I had a risky entounter about 2 weeks ago. I know I had some sort of infection, painful urination and a substance that was leaking. I got some Penacillin and hoped everything else would be OK. I've been very paranoid about Herpes. I realize... Read more »

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