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What about STD's? (MUTUAL MASTURBATION, STD RISK)

Dear Dr. Bob:I love you and your forum and am grateful for your truthful and candid answers; your sense of humor is truly wonderful. You should become a regular on Comedy at the Improv ... Anyway, onto my question. I read an article posted here...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello "Question Mark,"The answer depends on how you define mutual masturbation. If you are just burping your own nephew (so to speak) without giving your buddy a "helping hand," then your risk of all STDs is nonexistent. You... Read more »

TREATING A STD WHILE HIV POSTIVE

I RECENTLY RECEIVED THE MEDICATON DOXYCYCLINE TO TREAT A STD AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS... Read more »

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

Std transmission

I visited a massage palour recently. Used their towels,bed sheetsWas offered a handjob during the... Read more »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.K.: Morning-After Pill Linked to STD Rise

University of Nottingham researchers reported in a new study that teenagers' STD diagnoses and conception rates rose in areas of England where druggists offered emergency morning-after contraception. Advertisement Since 2000, local authorities... Read more »

Minnesota: STD Hotline Set to Offer Text Services

The Minnesota Family Planning and STD Hotline has enhanced its website and announced plans to begin offering personalized text messaging and Web chat options in addition to its phone-based service. The service provides confidential, medically... Read more »

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Fact Sheet: The Truth About Condoms

Male Condom Condoms and STDs: CDC Prevention Messages Pregnancy Prevention HIV Prevention Condoms and Pregnancy Update on Nonoxynol-9 STD Prevention Condom Breakage and Slippage Condom Use Consistent and Correct Condom Use Regulations and... Read more »

Sen. Coburn Revives Tradition of STD Lecture for Young Congressional Staff Members

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) on Thursday held a lecture on sexually transmitted diseases for young congressional staff members and interns, a tradition that he began while serving as a representative in the House for six years, the Washington Times ... Read more »

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STD

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a question that i need an answer to. My ex-boyfriend just called me and told me that he had an infection in his balls. He said they were burning and they hurt really bad. He said that the doctor said the ONLY way he could have contracted... Read more »

STD or HIV?

Posted by bura, 2 Replies

Guys,

Symptoms:

night sweats, non-tender swelling under armpits (both) and at the back of neck. palm always feel like numb and feel that my palm ligaments are hardening. my biceps are aching. I notice that when i am in a cold area/room, my palms start... Read more »

Basic Facts for the worried wells

Posted by rjasin123, 3 Replies

I posted this on another website, and it helped folks there so here goes.

1. Handjobs are non risk.

2. Insertive oral is theoretcial risk only, with no documented cases.

3. A PCR conducted at 28 days is the next best thing to an all clear.

4. At 13... Read more »

Facts. Window Period

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

How Do I Know If I Have HIV?

The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get an HIV test.

If you are at risk of HIV, you should have an HIV test every six months. You should also reduce your risk (see the section on Prevention).

Soon after... Read more »

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