Risk Of AIDS Transmission From Blowjob

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey Everybody?

Can you get hiv from getting a blowjob? It seems like you never hear of or see people who are getting blowjobs wear condoms. Some people say NO RISK and then there are others who say LOW RISK. The explanation is that if there is... Read more »

Skin Abrasion on Penis / HIV Transmission Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello.
I just felt compelled to share an experience regarding potential HIV expousure through a tiny skin abrasion on the penis. In a trip abroad last year, I topped for a man of unknown status. I wore a condom, but after ejaculation I noticed that... Read more »

HIV Transmission Risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I need to ascess my risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. 6 days ago, I met up with this man that I had chatted to online and we had unprotected sex.
There was a lot of open mouth kissing and fondling. He proceeded to masturbate... Read more »

Transmission Risk?

Posted by grcboy77, 1 Reply

Hi,

Recently I rubbed a girl of unknown HIV status through her jeans. It felt a little damp. About 5 minutes later I thoughtlessly picked a pimple which bled. What is my HIV risk? Read more »

Female to Male Transmission Risk (Dr Bob)

Posted by Sprite1, 3 Replies

And just as I was entering the home stretch a little bit calmer...

Dr Bob's answer to the question "I've heard that female to male transmission is very low" has really scared me.

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Current/Q187720.html

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Blowjob

Yesterday night I was given a blow job by a girl who was a complete stranger.That was my first experience.It was superb.Some of friends told me you need to give your partner mouthwash or carbonated drink before giving Blowjob for disinfecting.Well I...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The mouthwash/carbonated drink thing sounds like a myth to me. As far as I know, there is no scientific data to back up that theory.There is no evidence that HIV is transmitted through receiving oral sex. The saliva of HIV infected people does not... Read more »

Blowjob..Please answer Bob

I beg you.. please answer my questions about the night sweats i asked yesterday.are they symptoms of HIV ?here are the symptoms :1st week : fever and sore throat (used medications)2nd week : Sore throat and White Rash 3rd week : white Rash and 3...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I did! See below!Dr. BobBlowjob (NIGHT SWEATS, 2010) Jan 30, 2010Hi Doc, Thanks for the reply. I was the one who asked questions previously using the same title 'Blowjob' . I am not sure if my concerns are valid or not. But, i am... Read more »

I reaaaallly want to give my husband a blowjob.. and he is positive!

My husband has been diagnosed as positive since January 2007 but most probably has had it for well over a decade. We have been through his near death experience with full-blown AIDS and he is now classed as undetectable with a growing CD4 count. So...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Oral sex carries only a very low risk for HIV transmission/acquisition. However, we can't say there is absolutely zero risk. I would suggest you read through the chapters in the archives titled "Magnetic Couples," "Oral... Read more »

Asked separately but not together: blowjob, handjob and precum in the urethra (MORMONS) (FUNNY QUESTIONS 2009)

Good Morning Doctor Bob,I've been reading the post here for about a day and I figured everyone else is asking about their fears, who am I to resist?I had a lapse in judgement (famous last words, eh?) and met up with a local guy yesterday, first...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Mormon Boy in Utah,Another Mormon boy having gay sex and the freaking out with unwarranted guilt!?! Gosh, you're like the fifth one this week.First of all, I wouldn't call your sexperience a "lapse in judgment." In fact it may... Read more »

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