Rubbing Vagina Scared I Have AIDS

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vagina to vagina rubbing ... and risks

I am a lesbian who practices frottage. My gf and I rub bodies ... more specifically vaginas. Is it possible to get AIDS from this sort of frottage when there's direct exposure to vaginal fluids?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Frottage is not considered a risk for HIV transmission. However, if you and/or your girlfriend are worried about your status, a single HIV rapid test will give you a definitive result in just 20 minutes.Be well. Stay well.Dr. Bob... Read more »

Is hiv present if a women rubs outside vagina

If a women were to rub the outside of her vagina and then rub her breast but no fluid was visible... Read more »

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Lap Dance, Leg Rub and now scared to death

Dr Frascino,I had a lap dance and I am concerned that the stripper who was very excited and wanted... Read more »

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Condom Failed during rubbing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi,

I have read a lot about HIV, the way it transmits. Althoug I am little
afraid over my incident.

I was with a prostitute. I did not do any vaginal or anal intercourse.
She performed Oral Sex on me with a condom. But then after I was rubbin my
penis... Read more »

scared to death

Posted by therigwelder, 2 Replies

i am a very obssessive person and i just had protected sex at a massage parlor.and the guilt and fear is driving me nuts.t i applied the condom before i was ever touched.i do not think my penis had any cuts or wounds.several times my penis slipped... Read more »

scared to death

Posted by therigwelder, 1 Reply

i had vaginal sex with a woman at a massage parlor,i applied a condom before she touched me.i do not think i have any cuts on my penis,i fell out of her a few times and i reinserted myself my hand came into contact with the condom to reinsert and... Read more »

scared bad! Does ars last this long?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have some of the symptoms of ars, such as diareah, and possibly thrush all the way from 1 week tafter unprotected vaginal intercourse until now and its been 3 and a half months. Is this commom for ars to last this long. I was tested 30 days after... Read more »

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