Risks Of Contracting HIV From Precum

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HIV from precum/cum on hand - freaking out

Hi,My fiance was recently away for the week. I went to an adult book store and saw someone I know and we shook hands (he is gay). He said that he gave some people head and jerked off a few more. We spoke for approximately 10 minutes. I went to...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

There is no way you could get HIV via a hand job by proxy. There is no risk associated with this event so let the baby making commence. DW... Read more »

HIV Risk with Precum Through Underwear

Hi Dr. Frascino - I am scared to death and I will more than happy make a donation to your wonderful... Read more »

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

pre-cum on the outside of the condom

I'm so worried, I think I'm starting to make myself physically ill. Two days ago, I... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

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If precum is injested and mouth is healthy

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If I injested precum and my mouth was completely healthy is there anyway to get hiv? Also, what if I have some bleeding of the gums when brushing, but I hadn't brushed since the morning? thanks Read more »

worried about pre-cum

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Dear Doctor:

Could you help me with one question?

I had my underware on when my boyfriend was using his penis rubbing against me down there. For a few seconds, I felt his pennis touched me. He didn't cum, but I heard the pre-cum can come without he... Read more »

pre-cum

Posted by paranoid, 1 Reply

hi all:
this happened a little over a month ago:
in a foolish moment, i had about 30 seconds of unprotected vaginal intercourse w/ my ex. he didn't cum, and i was quick to find a condom. last i knew, he was clean, and i'd tested negative in january. ... Read more »

Precum and HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I got HIV at the end of August. I had unprotected sex with someone who told me he was "safe". The interesting thing is that he never came in me. There was only precum. In fact, he never came at all. The sad thing is, two weeks later I had sex... Read more »

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