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Probability of Being Infected (DOUBLE BAGGING) (USING TWO CONDOMS)

Hello Dr.Bob,I am from Turkey and I was on a trip to Korea last week. I had a sexual relation with a Korean woman that I do not know but I have suspicions of her. I used condom and made just an ordinary(no anal etc, blowjob etc.) I used two condoms...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You "used two condoms according to usage instructions . . . ."???? WHAT??? What usage instructions recommend double bagging? None that I'm aware of. Using two latex condoms can cause latex-on-latex friction, which can weaken the... Read more »

Probabilities of getting HIV from cunninglus

Hi Ryan,You have mentioned in sevral of your answers that there have been few cases of HIV tranmission from a female to a male through cunninglus, and therefore the probabilities of getting infected is low. I might sound a bit wierd, but when you...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

You shouldn't worry, but that does not mean that you are at zero risk for infection. Having mucous membrane (like the mouth) exposure to the fluids (blood,semen,vaginal secretions) of a person of unknown risk justifies HIV testing. However,... Read more »

Probability of infection?!

What is the probability of getting HIV for one single but protected sex with HIV+ woman?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

If you use a latex condom correctly, use water-based lubricants, and the condom does not break, tear, or slip-off, then it should be highly effective (close to 100%) in preventing the transmission of HIV and many other STDs. HIV cannot pass through... Read more »

Probably Paranoia

Dr. Bob,First of all, on behalf of myself and all of the worried (and hopefully) well out there I would like to thank you for your time and patience. It takes a wonderful and gracious person to do what you do. Without your forum, and others of the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello FB,Thanks for your kind comments. I'm going to shorthand my response to your questions #1-5.If you've placed yourself at risk for HIV, you need to get HIV tested at the three-month mark, whether or not you have symptoms, whether or... Read more »

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probably just me worrying needlessly but

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i had unprotected sex a few times about a year ago with a few boys from my small suburban neighborhood. i didn't give it much thought until my mom started to read me an article about hiv/aids the other day. i suddenly freaked out intensely. i went... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello folks! Have spent a few hours reading about 80 pages of posts over the last 6 months or so. Alot of people seem very informed and educated about aids on here so I was wondering if someone could kindly answer my question. I had drunken... Read more »

no condoms=aids???

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

i'm a 20 years old woman and i had first slept with a guy when i was 17. since then i had 3 boy friends and i had slept with them all. i have a new boy friend now these days..and he doesn't like to use comdoms..and that makes me warry..i don't think... Read more »

I'm probably overreacting, but....

Posted by Anonymous

Saturday Night at a bachelor party I ended up having intercourse with a stripper. We used a condom and there was no breakage. However after the intercourse I had to go to the bathroom to flush the condom so I zipped the condom up in my pants with... Read more »

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