Penis Discharge Worried It Could Be HIV

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Hiv through a cut at base of penis

Hi Richard. I am hoping you can help me with a very worrying question or 2. While in asia I went with a sex worker from that area. between 2 and 4 hours previous to that i had shaved my testilcles with an electric razor and cut the base of my penis....

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi, there:Transmission is possible, but not likely. I do not see a problem with going in for a Syphilis and HIV test at the three month mark, just to be certain.In health,Richard... Read more »

Stripper Spit on Head of Penis = HIV Worry

Hi Dr. Bob,First of all, I want to thank you so very much for all that you do for people. You... Read more »

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HIV risk from small cut at base of penis "Extremely Worried - Please Help!"

I had vaginal intercourse (no oral or anal) with a girl 7 weeks ago who I met through a friend. We... Read more »

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Seminal Discharge

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have a question. I have had Chlamydia in the past. Took the medication and was cured. I noticed that since then I have seminal discharge from time to time after urinating. Lately it went away. But recently I have had sex with a co-worker since... Read more »

HIV + from breast secretions on penis?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Does anyone know of any cases of HIV transmission from breast secretions making contact with a male penis? Read more »

symptons on penis?

Posted by anonymouslad, 1 Reply

I was wondering if anyone could tell me are there any symptoms to look for on your penis if you may have HIV? There's something on mine which I'm a little worried about which has been there for about a week, I'm hoping it is something completely... Read more »

Received Oral Sex With Sore on Penis

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I know that this sounds completely typical as I am probably just worried-well, but what is the likelihood of contracting HIV from receiving unprotected oral sex with a sore on my penis due to excessive masturbation? I called the CDC hotline and was... Read more »

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