Sharing Dildos And Negative HIV Test

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Casual dildo touching

Doc - I've written to you before but perhaps you thought it was too daft but I'd be really really grateful for your advice. I bought a dildo from a sex shop. The person serving at the counter took it out of the packaging to check batteries...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Dildo-Guy,I'm amazed at how many dudes get spooked about HIV after using various backdoor probing products! If you've read "loads of answers" on this forum, I'm surprised you didn't run across some of these similar... Read more »

RE: Looking for final reassurance (tested negative for HIV) & (Also tested negative for HCV)

Hello Dr. Bob,I have been woo-hooing very well from around the time I read your response, but... Read more »

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New Jelly Dildo and HIV Risk

Even after reading several of other posts I am not sure if my question has been answered. I used a... Read more »

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A "Negative" Outlook: Dr. Steve Natterstad Shares Secrets to a Successful Magnetic Relationship

Steven M. Natterstad, M.D. When "Dr. Steve" isn't responding to questions from our Spanish-speaking readers on TheBody.com's Tratamientos forum , he runs the Frascino Medical Group, which provides comprehensive care for people living with HIV/AIDS.... Read more »

Recently Diagnosed With HIV? African Americans Share Their Advice

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California: "Cured" HIV Patient Timothy Brown to Share Story at Valley Conference

Timothy Brown will be the keynote speaker and a panelist Saturday at the HIV/AIDS Conference at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. Brown was initially known to the world as "the Berlin Patient," an HIV-positive man who has tested negative... Read more »

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just tested negative

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just want to share my expierence with you people out there who are scared. About 3 weeks ago i got food poisoning and went to the hospital...they ran some blood work and it came back that all my blood cells(red, white and platlets) were very low. ... Read more »

If I tested negative, YOU might too! relax & read

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone! I feel that I need to share my story with anyone in need, because I think that many of you will be able to relate to my story. I know that many of you are terrified, wondering if you have HIV.........just like I was. Here is my story:

Fir... Read more »

Negative test&lesson

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

OK. I just got my test results. I am negative. I want to share with all of you waiting for the results my story and perhaps give some of you peace of mind. All was well up till few weeks ago; because of what i considered as low risk exposure (hetero... Read more »

HIV Risk in Sharing Soap (Masterbuted with the same soap)

Posted by arjun, 3 Replies

Dear Doctor,

I can understand HIV will not transmit in this way, but put my mind at rest I am asking this question.

I have severe back pain, so went for Ayurvedic Massage (Professional).

Had a massage, full oil on my body So, the person wiped... Read more »

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