Pain In Urethra After Sharing Vibrators Worried I Have

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Good Vibrations please

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have recently read some messages with a bit of acid in their words, Im not going to enter in particular discussions about it. I only hope all of them that are worried to be HIV negative and meanwhile, as they choose to be here at this forum, they... Read more »

it might help to share

Posted by newperson

I recently had possible blood contact - I assisted someone and later noticed "mystery blood" around an opened blister on my hand. I figured it was my own blood, until I started getting a metallic-like headache and sore throat 5 days later. It was... Read more »

HIV Risk in Sharing Soap (Masterbuted with the same soap)

Posted by arjun, 3 Replies

Dear Doctor,

I can understand HIV will not transmit in this way, but put my mind at rest I am asking this question.

I have severe back pain, so went for Ayurvedic Massage (Professional).

Had a massage, full oil on my body So, the person wiped... Read more »

Some information that i wish to share!

Posted by bura, 4 Replies

Hi,

I was able to meet a specialist yesterday and had a good chat with him. During the conversation, there are some information which i have obtained and would like to share with the forum. He told me that the windows period is 3 months for most... Read more »

just thought i'd share my story...

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello, and thanks for reading my post. I'm a 20 year old white male. I tested positive on Dec 1st 2005, World AIDS day. CD4+ count of 700 and viral load of 79K. Immediately I was terrified, and then angry. After the anger passed I became... Read more »

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burning in urethra

age 68 yrs. had unprotected sex on 15 06 2011. got terrible bladder pain next day. got elisa test after 15 days. negative. got pcr dna test on 29 08 11. negative. got weston blot test on 05 09 2011 negative. got elisa on 15 10 2011again, negative....

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:You are negative for HIV from this incident. Any testing done outside of the 90 day window can be considered conclusive. Have you been tested for other STD's? Having unprotected penetrative sex puts you at risk for other STD's as... Read more »

vaginal fluids on urethra(donation on the way)

Good afternoon good people, I had possibly exposure 53 day ago with prostitute (HIV status unknown).No real sexual activities such as vaginal, anal or oral sex.It was all about Mutual masturbation. She touched just one time my penis with same hand...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Your HIV-acquisition risk is negligible at best; however, even with a negligible HIV risk, I would advise you level with your wife. It's not only the best way to deal with guilt; it's also the right thing to do. She may decide she... Read more »

What causes pain and muscle vibrations in extremities?

For the past three days I am having these strange and painful vibrations in extremities. Distended veins and a feeling that comes and goes like a tourniquet. What is this? I am a 38 year old female who has been positive since 2001. On Atripla for 6...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Sorry to hear about your symptoms. Nerve injury is usually not associated with the medications in Atripla. Unfortunately, I don't have enough specifics about your health situation to provide a good assessment of... Read more »

Cleansing the Wand: the Clorox Wipe & Urethra Story

Dr. Bob- 6 years after gloriously shouting my first official "Wooohoo!", I find myself back in the hellish, neurotic confines of the "worried-well world". I am a straight 29 year old male and I met a girl out at a bar a few...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Phried Phalluce in Philadelphia,You poured Clorox down your urethra and then sprayed in another bathroom cleaning fluid (because if "promised to kill 99.9% of germs")??? OUCHAMAGOUCHA! Dude, you just gave me a total body shiver just... Read more »

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