Sensual Massage How Long Does It Take To Test Positive For AIDS

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I just had sensual massage could I be at risk?

I just had it cause it was a gift from my partner and had no idea Regarding this type of massage, so I just went with the flow of the situation, this male pumped me like 4times then my partner stopped him and asked him to wear a condom, after awhile...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Anytime you have unprotected penetrative sex without a condom, you are at risk. Fortunately, it would be unlikely for transmission to occur from such a brief episode of unprotected sex. The HIV virus can be transmitted via breast milk. It... Read more »

testicular pain after sensual massage

After scouring the Internet and this forum, I'm having difficulties solving my dilemma. I had... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

HIV Positive Starting Massage Therapy Bussiness New Health Insurance

Hi There,I am 27 years old and have been positive since I was 21. For the most part I have held a... Read more »

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On Dec. 4, the Atlanta City Council unanimously voted to amend a city regulation to allow people with HIV to be licensed as massage therapists. Prior to the amendment, massage therapist applicants had to submit a physician's note stating they were... Read more »

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How long after "symptoms" would you test positive?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

How long after "symptoms" would you test positive regardless if you have ARS or not..... Read more »

Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

Massage therapy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I would like to hear if anyone has tried any kind of massage therapy for aids related symptoms. My roommate is positive and seems to enjoy a full body massage every night. I believe it helps relax the muscles and thus makes for a more comfortable... Read more »

Grad student who just tested positive

Posted by yandus8, 11 Replies

I'm 24 years old and I just tested positive last week. This was completely unexpected, because my doctor had simply asked if I wanted to check for STDs during a physical appointment back in November. At first I couldn't believe the diagnosis because... Read more »

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