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Hiv risk from unprotected oral sex with an African Female Sex Worker

Hi all, I'm 20 year Old Male from Kenya,Africa. My story is last week I had unprotected oral sex with a prostitute I also inserted my finger (which had an Hangnail) in her Vagina and I sucked it (nasty I know) and the following morning I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You first washed your Mr. Happy with beer and then when you got home you washed him again, this time with methylated spirits? One wonders what's next, a champagne cocktail spritz of the nether regions perhaps?Responding to your specific... Read more »

Risks of unprotected anal sex (HIV TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO HIV NEGATIVES, 2009)

With a negative testing couple, are there any risks of unprotected anal sex? For example, the semen in her rectum or possibly mixing with her blood? Once again, negative testing couple that has only had sex with each other....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Another QTND (question that never dies) and ATNC (answer that never changes). See below.Dr. Bobgay anal sex with two hiv negativesJun 2, 2008 dr bob, i am really worried because my gay friend and i had gay sex and anal! is there any way we can... Read more »

One Time Unprotected Sex for Short duration?

hello doctor, i had an experience about a week ago that i would like your advice on.I met a girl at a bar, and had unprotected sex with her for only 3 minutes. Washed up after.Next day i was paranoid so i did ask the girl about her past, she told me...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your choice to have unprotected sex does place you at some degree of risk for STDs, including HIV. Consequently HIV testing is warranted. The best screening test remains an HIV-antibody test at the three-month mark.Thanks for your donation to... Read more »

unprotected sex - level of risk for HIV transmission

I recently had unprotected anal sex with my partner, however it only lasted 30 seconds and ejaculation didn't take place. I didn't appear to be bleeding and my partners viral load is currently at a low level. Since this happened I have...

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

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Unprotected anal sex as the receptive (bottom) partner with an HIV infected person is the most efficient way to transmit HIV sexually. Ejaculation in the body carries the most significant risk, but HIV can still be transmitted through contact with... Read more »

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Unprotected Sex with an HIV infected Female

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hi There,

Im extremely worried after having unprotected sex with a female partner (4/5 times) who has today kindly anounced to me she is HIV positive. During those 4 or 5 times, we also engaged in Anal sex on one occasion. I don't believe, I had any... Read more »

Timed, Unprotected Sex to Get Pregnant

Posted by CSS, 3 Replies

I posted my story on another thread about magnetic/serodiscordant couples trying to have a baby, but since it was so long and the thread was pretty old, I thought I'd start a new one. Plus, I'd really like to hear folks' opinion on the matter.

I'm an... Read more »

Unprotected oral is not risk-free!

Posted by SuperAnxious, 4 Replies

Hi All,

Technically I had several exposures due to unprotected oral sex, but the most recent one is probably consider the most risky:

1. 1st exposure on 2/28/09 I performed oral sex on a male with unknown HIV status, I did not taste any precum and he... Read more »

I had unprotected sex last July.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had unprotected sex last July. I have had no signs or symptoms. I am in Physical therapy school and I have classes in a hospital and I see flyers and adds about HIV/AIDS everyday. Do most people show symptoms by 6 months?
Also, I have heard... Read more »

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