Topping Risks

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Risk for UAI Top (RISK OF HIV AS A TOP, 2010) (ANAL MUCOUS, ANAL FLUIDS, RECTAL SECRETIONS, 2010)

So I have a quick question: basically I ended up having sex with a man in his apartment. We went to his place and began to fool around. After mutual oral sex (without ejaculation), I placed my penis into his anus for about 6 seconds (both of which...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,My most important comment would be that unprotected anal sex is risky business, even for a top who doesn't thrust! That your exposure was brief decreases your risk somewhat. HIV testing is definitely warranted. See below.Dr. BobRe: risk... Read more »

What is the risk for a top

Generally I'm good about using condoms during anal sex. I have on a rare occasion lapsed into... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Risk of Unprotected anal sex for a top

I am a bisexual man and 100 TOP when with another man. I have been told that the risk of HIV... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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Which is the risk? Gay top cut?

Posted by Feared, 1 Reply

I would like to know which is the risk at my situation. I am gay male (29) who has been active in gay sex for at least 10 years. Last test I took in Dec. '10 was negative and I don't take risk practices.

However, on April 9 something different... Read more »

Top (-) bottom (+) Can the top get it ?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My boyfriend is neg.(Top) i'm bottom and (+) his dream is have sex with his loved one without condom,is the risk high for him to get it???
If i don't bleed during the penetration and he doesn't have a hurt on his penis can he get the virus??
Any help... Read more »

tops and bottoms question.

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

is been a top expose you more? if the chances are low as they had said, how come straight guys get infected by a girl?
i knew a couple that the top never used condoms, i am just very comfused about this. i am a top myself, and try the best to... Read more »

just another concern about been a top!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i am a little comfused...
i am also a top. i only been bottom a few time only with my BF after been tested negative. i am in a new relationship where i am the top, and we barely havee sex. i will say every 5 months or so. i know sounds weird, but i... Read more »

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