Risk Of AIDS Transmission From Docking

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Dick docking And Hiv risk

Simple and direct questioncan docking cause Hiv?there is direct exchange of ejaculate had anybody got Hiv via docking?...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:Thanks for writing in. To my knowledge, no one has ever been infected that way. While ejaculate may be "exchanged", the ability for fluids to be forced into the urethra is still limited. I would consider this a safer-sex activity.... Read more »

Docking

What is the risk of HIV transmission from docking? Does it matter if there is pre-cum? Should it be... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Docking and Penis-Rubbing

Hi Dr Bob, I sent you a question before and would be grateful if you could answer it.I did a search... Read more »

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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

Why do... Read more »

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