Tingling In Fingers After Rimming Worried I Have HIV

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rimming/fingering/anal bleeding!!!

Posted by davegraham1

I want to know the risks for certain sexual activities that were performed on me by a guy that is very sexualy active. I am aware this guy always performs safe sex but other ctivities are not protected.

He rimmied and fingered me for a fair bit of... Read more »

Risk of Rimming

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello, all...Does anyone know of any cases of hiv transmission due to rimming? It seems to be the case that there are none. My exposure was being rimmed by a sex worker.. no other contact except a hand job....and I am worried...

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worried I might have HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Now I know symptoms don't equal results and one cannot be diagnosed over the internet but please take your time to read my story and answer my questions that I have. Thanks :)

I am a 23 year old bi guy who hasn't had sex with anyone since February... Read more »

Numb left index finger

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Just a quick question. Would a numb left index fingertip without any other numbness be a sign of HIV? Maybe late HIV?

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Another worried guy right here

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I am a 22 year old, bi/curios guy who is rather worried that he might have caught the virus and was wondering if you guys could help me out?

My last HIV test was in 2003 which came back negative which was a huge relief as I had had unprotective... Read more »

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A First, QUESTION That Cannot DIE: Lingering+ Fingering on The RIM[ Crack Medical Doctor Returns]

Dear Bob, How are you keeping? You took me through a really harrowing time and I donated to your charity...it made me feel great...sadly I ve found myself in another sticky but less than cracked fore skin situation[Betadine tucked away in the Attic]...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Formerly Cracked,1.There are no documented cases of HIV transmission from rimming or getting rimmed.2.None. There is no risk, assuming the skin on the fingers is intact.3."Could the virus still have been alive 30-45 seconds later . . .... Read more »

rim or not to rim

Dear Gumba,Since there has never been a case of HIV being transmitted through being on the receiving end (ha ha)of a rimjob, why can it not be considered sfae sex such as grindng ! There has to be something that people can do without getting worried...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,". . . sfae sex such as grindng!"??? Huh?There are lots of things people can do without getting worried. Is rimming one of them? Well, from an HIV perspective the fact that there have been no recorded cases of getting HIV from... Read more »

Dr. Bob please answer, eagerly awaiting response -Contracted MRSA and Herpes from being rimmed Follow Up Questions

Hi Dr. Bob,Sorry to be a pest, but I am freaking out (eagerly) awaiting your response to my question...The question is this...I was rimmed / oral from the prostitute late may 2007 (only possible exosure) tested 6 times after (last test on dec 31st...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You are "receiving conflicting information"??? From whom? Certainly not from me or this Web site!Your fears are completely unwarranted. You and your wife's repeatedly negative HIV tests are definitive and conclusive. HIV is not... Read more »

Contracted MRSA and Herpes from being rimmed

To Dr. Bob,On May 31st, 2007 I went to a Massage Parlour where I received oral sex with saran wrap on my penis for about a minute and then was rimmed by the prostitute while I masturbated until I finished. I was extremely nervous afterwards and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The massage parlor used Saran wrap on your Mr. Happy? Hmm . . . I'm glad they are adhering to safer sex principles, but when a sex worker, I mean massage technician, doesn't have a supply of latex condoms on hand and needs to resort to... Read more »

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