Odds Of Infection Touching Penis

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Will i be infected if infected vaginal cum touches my penis tip.

I had sex with a prostitute using condom.after having sex with her few vaginal cum got stuck on my finger.then i accidently wiped my cum from the tip of my penis with it.then i wore my pant for 20 miniutes and finally washed my penis with soap and...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

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if tip of penis just touches opening of penis???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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risky contact, odd symptoms...

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

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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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