Rectal Bleeding After Fingering Worried I Have HIV

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Rectal fingering, saliva, and gum bleeding

I know you probably have answered this question but I think my situation might be unique. I am a gay man and I was recently in a situation where a man used saliva to lubricate his finger before penetrating my rectum. It was painful and I am sure...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Your situation is actually not unique. I do not know of any cases of HIV infection happening through fingering. It is especially unlikely for the person getting fingered to get HIV -- unless there is clearly fresh blood or semen on the finger. I... Read more »

can anal sex without bleeding can cause hiv (RISK OF HIV AS A TOP, 2010) (ANAL MUCOUS, ANAL FLUIDS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

hello doctor 1 week before i had anal sex without condom i was at insertive position but there was... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Protected anal sex with rectal bleeding

Sorry if this question was asked before Dr Frascino, saw similars with female sex/menstruation but... Read more »

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rimming/fingering/anal bleeding!!!

Posted by davegraham1

I want to know the risks for certain sexual activities that were performed on me by a guy that is very sexualy active. I am aware this guy always performs safe sex but other ctivities are not protected.

He rimmied and fingered me for a fair bit of... Read more »

hiv from fingering a woman?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

earlier before i fingered a woman (around 8hrs earlier i would say) i had scratch (that was bleeding)above my knuckle. it was not bleeding nor did it look like it was bleeding at the time when i was fingering the women. the next day the "scratch" is... Read more »

fingering ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

last night i was with another guy. We only deep kissed , he gave me a blowjob with a condom on, and fingered me. The only thing worrying me is the fingering. i know they say its low risk unless he was bleeding. I dont remember seeing blood, nor did... Read more »

Any known cases of infection from fingering ?

Posted by WorryHell, 2 Replies

Can anyone tell me if there is any cases of HIV infection from fingering with/without cut on the fingers ?
Yes. I have been stupid of doing so.
Yes. i am scared and worry about my risk and waiting to be tested next week. Appreciate a helpful advise... Read more »

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