Risks Of Contracting HIV From Swallowing Precum

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Unsure about the risk level & precum! :/

Posted by ColorBee12, 1 Reply

I recently was engaging in foreplay with a friend and all is good until I decided to lick up his shaft and suck on the shaft and side of his dick.. his dick felt dry and had been exposed to air for at least 10 minutes.. however I do know that he had... Read more »

PRE-CUM + HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I've read a lot of worries and a few post about pre-cum.

In most cases pre-cum is a low low risk esp. with oral sex.

The risk with pre-cum is greater when it comes to anal and vaginal sex, man or woman.

When a penis enters an orafice, not the mouth, it... Read more »

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 »

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risk of woman contracting HIV from frottage

As I have read from millions of posts about frottage, it is a low risk activity.however, most of the post are penis to penis or penis to anus frottage. I would just like to know if a woman can contract HIV from a man through penis to vagina frottage...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiFrottage not matter the parts that are touching is considered a small risk. But anytime where there is an opportunity for direct body fluid exchange to occur the risk of HIV is there.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

precum, oral sex, and disclosure

dr. bob! i donated this year to the nyc aids walk and an active gay/queer theater company that is floundering in chicago - so know that my heart is in giving, but my pockets are tight these days...!my question: i'm a recent convert,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The optimal time to disclose HIV status differs in each case because each is unique. However, as a general rule I recommend disclosing early rather than late. Also, disclosing while your new Mr. Right is actively gagging on your trouser snake... 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 »

Can my daughter have contracted hep c from swallowing mucous ?

Hi, I am extremely anxious as I have just visited a friend who has hep c. My two young daughters were with me. When I first arrived I noticed some mucous on the end of her nostril but was too embarrassed to say anything. Immediately after she handed...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I would not be concerned at all about this. Zero risk.... Read more »

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