Should I Get Tested After Kiss

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"Should one be tested if kissed on the cheek?"

Does a person need to get tested if he was kissed by someone on the cheek and some saliva was left on it?(How daily shaving will factor in even if there were no cuts on the face?)(What about other STD's)?...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

God help us all if we can't kiss people on the cheek (or on the mouth forthat matter)! No, you definitely do NOT need to get tested after beingkissed on the cheek. In fact, the only thing I've ever heard of anyonegetting that way is a... Read more »

Kissing and hiv (ORAL FLUID TEST, SALIVA, )

I am just curious, if hiv is not transmitted from kissing without bloody contacts, why is it that... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Discordant testing advice between two The Body experts over French kissing and HIV -- A sinking ship, yet the band plays on!

Dr. Frascino,Please take a look at the response given by Dr. Fawcett -- The Body's Mental... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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HIV EXPOSURE FROM A GUY FINGERING AND DEEP KISSING

Posted by Katietaylor, 1 Reply

Please can someone give me their honest opinion on whether this is a reason for me to be concerned and tested?

Im going out of my mind with worry and keep checking my body for HIV symptoms due what I believe my risky exposure.

Im a 34 year old woman... Read more »

kissing risks

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

After I recently tested positive I began dating someone that is also, we are careful still not to pass different strand, ect. I had to have two teeth pulled, I thought they were all healed up but noticed them bleeding the last few days.. My... Read more »

Bloody Nose While Kissing

Posted by Sharpie, 1 Reply

Hello. I was recently kissing a guy and when I pulled back he noticed he had a bloody nose. His blood got on my face around the upper lip and nose area. While he says he is negative, I want to be sure if I should get tested or not. Is there a risk... Read more »

can it happen from a kiss

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i kissed a prostitute from her mouth which i think she is hiv positive. Later about a day or two i can't really remember the day, I examined my mouth and i found a cut in my lips that was so clear that when i even press on it, it would bleed. know... Read more »

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