Too Scared To Get Tested After Showering

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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 »

Re: Injured in sex club shower

(Not exactly a question. Just want to say thanks)Thanks Doc. Excitement indeed. I guess people... Read more »

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

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... Read more »

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Personal Perspective: HIV- UB2?

"Are you clean?" I looked down at the guy who was asking me this. As opposed to what, I wondered. Dirty? Well, I did take a shower before I left the house. So, yeah, I was clean. You see, I had been talking to this guy on a phone sex line (this... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Australia: Patients to Be Tested After Hospital HIV Scare

Officials at Bundaberg Hospital in southern Queensland are recommending blood tests for 274 people treated between Nov. 6 and 13 at the facility's dental clinic. Authorities discovered that one batch of dental instruments cleaned on Nov. 6 was not... Read more »

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Health officials say there is no evidence that a small number of former patients who tested positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV contracted the infections from syringes improperly reused by health workers at High Prairie Health Complex. The... Read more »

HIV Testing: Why Aren't More People Doing It?

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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 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 »

help!!! waiting on test and scared

Posted by darkkangel, 1 Reply

in late january this year, i stupidly had unprotected sex with a man i hardly knew, to get back at my boyfriend for cheating on me and giving me chlamydia. i know this was a dangerous act, and yes, i have learned from it, after being treated for... Read more »

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