Slight Insertion In Vagina Risk For Hiv

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If i inserted my finger inside a vagina what are the risks of tranmision?...

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Insertive ORAL sex - RISK?!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

is it true that there are no risks for insertive oral sex? all of this talk about hiv infections through oral sex, have been receptive oral sex right? meaning the person whose mouth is on the genital is at risk. not the person who is recieving oral... Read more »

Insertive Oral risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone knows what the risks are for insertive unprotected oral sex? I've had a possible exposure about 3 weeks ago, and now i m having itching sensations all over. can someone help me? My only risk was this one event where the girl performed... Read more »

How risky is INSERTIVE anal sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I am well aware of the risks of unprotected receptive anal sex, but how risky is unprotected insertive anal sex? Would it be more or less risky than unprotective insertive vaginal sex? Anyone have any knowledge on the subject?

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Insertive oral

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Just read a Dr. Bob post. he said insertive oral is a low risk at best. I always though it was NO risk. I wonder what he means by that? Read more »

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