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Shower guy extremely worried

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've tested negative at 3 months. Risk is very low, possible vaginal secretions in a flesh wound. Been having tons of symptoms sice week one but what freaked me out the most was a rash a day after getting my 3 month negative. It was a really bad... Read more »

Once again, Shower guy says bye

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I just got my test results once again and it is negative. It is now 4 months and at least 3 weeks since the rash. So I have to say that's it and I have to say goodbye to this board. Just for your info, my symptoms started at week 1 with a swollen... Read more »

Shower guy is back

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi there, I'm back with OCD going full swing. After getting my negative at 87 days. To be exact, a day after, I got a rash all over my trunk, arms , hands and some in the thighs which was a fine pink rash which eventually joined together to form one... Read more »

Shower guy moving on

Posted by Anonymous

I just tested once again to put my mind at ease, Well, I thought I was done with 12 weeks but I made a mistake and it was just after 11 but who cares. The odds of being + in that last week is really slim. Just to let you guys know, I had all the... Read more »

Tested Negative, but ex tested positive...

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My ex tested negative a month after our last encounter but he tested positive seven months after that encounter... I decided to get tested days ago, result: negative at 13 months (last friday, Rapid test) but I still have some symptoms that come... Read more »

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Oral in the Shower

I showered with a man at the gym. While in the shower he put his mouth on my penis for about 30 seconds and I reciprocated for about the same time. He did not orgasim and neither did I. There is conflicting literature about the risk factors and...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

HI there:I would not be concerned. Oral sex is considered a low-risk activity. You do not need to test for something like this. In health,Richard... Read more »

Condom broke while fuckin' in the shower

Yesterday I did a random hook up. I tried my best to protect myself. I did oral with a condom on, and the guy topped me with condom on. After while, we went into the shower and he ****** me. I forgot for how long, then he took out his penis, and the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The CDC statistical estimate for the per-act risk of acquiring HIV from unprotected (or broken-condom) receptive anal sex with a partner confirmed to be HIV infected is 5 per 1,000 exposures. Your risk would be less, as we don't know the HIV... Read more »

Re: Injured in sex club shower

(Not exactly a question. Just want to say thanks)Thanks Doc. Excitement indeed. I guess people around me had a more legitimate fear of my gushing blood than I should have about what's left of their little soldiers.Like most red-blooded...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Yes, I would agree with your assessment of the perceived risk when someone decides to gush blood at a sex club. I think Confucius once said, "Man who hits head on curb has mind in gutter." That saying, of course, has only tangential... Read more »

I Donated: Followup on anal poke in shower question

Dr. Frascino:No question...just a big thank you for answering my question and doing it so fast. It meant a great deal to me. I have mailed my check....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Thanks for your thanks and for your support of The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation (www.concertedeffort.org). Both are very warmly appreciated. Now what about the name and address of that gym/ hook-up spa? (kidding)Be well. Stay well.Dr.... Read more »

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