Transmission Of Herpes From Mouth To Vagina

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cdc not helpful. finger to mouth transmission

Called the CDC and they were more frightening then helpful. If I was to rub a g-string clad strippers legs near her vagina (and therefore potentially get vaginal secretions on my fingers). and then put my finger in my mouth would that be risky for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

What did the CDC say that would have possibly frightened you? Perhaps that "W" might remain in office for four more years?I can't imagine they were equivocating on such a straight forward question. The answer is a resounding... Read more »

Herpes Transmission

I know that herpes can be passed when no sores are visible but I don't understand the dynamics of the process. If one wears a condom and no sores are present is there still a danger of transmission. In other words can asymtomatic shedding occur...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

The theory of asymptomatic shedding goes like this: When a person has a genital HSV (herpes simplex virus) infection, he might initially experience an outbreak of lesions at the point of infection. Then the virus travels up nerve pathways to the... Read more »

NEW RESEARCH ON HIV and HERPES - NO NEED FOR OPEN SORES FOR TRANSMISSION???

Dear Dr. Bob: You have been extremely helpful to me over the years and I have donated to support the great work you are doing. I have been somewhat satisfied with being sexually active with women using a condom correctly every time based on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.This new research was just presented and consequently I'm learning about it now along with everyone else. I'll post below some more detailed analysis about what we know so far. I'll also urge you to stay tuned, as we promise to... Read more »

Herpes and HIV transmission.

Sorry to bother you but I have yet to get a reply from the safer sex area and you seem compassionate enough to help us worried folks to answer when you can. Here goes....First of all, I thank you and your site for being available to all of us. I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,If herpes or other STDs are active, then the risk of HIV transmission increases. However, your outbreak was a week or 2 before your walk on the wild side. Since the blisters were gone, and the skin was intact, your risk should not have been... Read more »

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hiv transmission w/o vaginal intercourse

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone know what the possibility is that one could get HIV if the penis never actually entered the Vagina, but had precum and was placed near the labia and clitoris?

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oral transmission.....

Posted by Anonymous

the other night me and smoe of my buddies were out at an adult bar and i was getting a private dance,i was under the influence of alcohol and the stripper proceeded to sit on my face placing her vagina directly on my mouth, my tounge came into... Read more »

Female to Female Transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I had oral sex with another woman, and I'm wondering how risky this is? I've read, it is risky, and then I've read it isn't. So which is it? Regardless if I ever do that again it will be with protection I don't care. I just want to know if anyone on... Read more »

chances of HIV transmission

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everyone, i was wondering what are the chances of contracting the HIV virus having unprotected sex with someone who has it? for example, i don't understand how magic johnson have the virus and cookie (the wife) who became pregnant doesn't have... Read more »

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