Risk Of Infection Through Rimming

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it's always cute when an HIV positive gay man finds ways to justify unprotected sexual activities of another gay man asking for guidance on preventing the spread of his own infection. NEWS FLASH.... IF YOU'RE HIV POSITIVE, IT WOULD BE...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Let me guess, I'm the "HIV-positive guy" who you claim is finding ways to justify unprotected sexual activities of other gay guys asking for guidance on preventing the spread of his own infection, right???? Hmmm . . . OK. Now... Read more »

Rimming?

Hi,Thanks for your time. What is the risk of performing rimming in terms of HIV? I have heard low... Read more »

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H. »

Rimming

Here's a strange question for you. I was recently rimmed by someone I believe is positive.... Read more »

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Dirty Toilet Rim Water in Eye

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was recently went to a unisex toilet, and somehow managed to have some water splash from the rim into my eye. The rim was pretty dirty but didn't have any noticeable blood, but it could have had other body fluids on it. What is the risk here? I... Read more »

Risk of Rimming

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, all...Does anyone know of any cases of hiv transmission due to rimming? It seems to be the case that there are none. My exposure was being rimmed by a sex worker.. no other contact except a hand job....and I am worried...

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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 »

Is this a HUGE risk for HIV infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Receptive anal intercourse that consisted of a couple of entries in and out and without ejacuation? Read more »

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