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Worried about protected sex with sex worker

Dr Bob,Ive recently been travelling in Central & Southern Africa. I currently live in the UK and about 2 weeks ago on a slightly drunken night I had protected sex with a sex worker. I used a latex condom, I didnt finger or kiss her and she never...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi UK Guy,You want me to tell you that you are just tripping and worrying for absolutely nothing? OK, here ya go: "You are just tripping and worrying for absolutely nothing." There, feel better?I'll also add that HIV cannot permeate... Read more »

Sex with HIV+ sex worker

Dr. Bob,I'm a 32 yr old married man and father of a beautiful 2 yr old little angel. Recently,... Read more »

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Hiv risk from unprotected oral sex with an African Female Sex Worker

Hi all, I'm 20 year Old Male from Kenya,Africa. My story is last week I had unprotected oral... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Maryland: Sex Workers Become Integral Part of AIDS Data and Outreach

Baltimore health officials are taking steps to integrate sex workers into the fight against HIV/AIDS, from data collection to outreach. "There's a growing recognition at the health department of the importance and need for better outreach and... Read more »

The Secret Life: A Portrait of a Sex Worker in Haiti

According to multiple indicators, Haitian women are turning to transactional sex in increasing numbers. Port-au-Prince -- When Shirley leaves her tent in the steep hills of Canapé Vert, she lies to preserve her dignity. She works the late-night... Read more »

Melinda Gates Meets Indian Sex Workers, Discusses AIDS Prevention Programs

On Sunday, Melinda Gates visited Sonagachi, a rundown area with some 6,000 prostitutes in north Calcutta, and discussed HIV/AIDS control programs with sex workers. In a small hall, Gates met with nearly 40 sex workers who talked about their lives as... Read more »

Alcohol Use, Unprotected Sex, and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in China

"Alcohol use has been suggested to interfere with condom use and to increase sexual risk behaviors," explained the study authors, noting limited data on the prevalence of this practice among female sex workers and its association with condom use and... Read more »

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Protected Sex w/Sex Worker

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I made a huge mistake over a week ago by having protected vaginal intercourse with a sex worker at an Asian massage parlor. The woman was very conscience of using a condom and checked it for breakage after I ejaculated. There was now oral sex or... Read more »

Need help, condom broke with sex worker.

Posted by Nos, 2 Replies

I'm really worrying about a choice I made yesterday. I was about to have sex with a sex worker. As I was going in the condom broke. I immediately pull out. Now I'm worrying if she was HIV positive that I might of caught it. Is being about to 24 hrs.... Read more »

sex with massage worker

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am worried sick. About 1 month ago,I had protected sex with an Asian massage worker here in the US. She used baby oil on the condom. This is so stupid. I feel like crying every day.I was unfaithful to my wife. I am so upset.I know I will have hiv... Read more »

Expsosure From Korean Sex Worker

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Well I had a exposure to a Korean Sex worker, I went to an std clinic they tested me for everything. I am still worried about HIV and a possible subtype that is not picked up by standard elisa's. I tested for HIV 1/2 at 3 and 6 months and... Read more »

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