Treatment For Laceration In Vaginal Opening

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Very deep lacerations

Dear Dr. Bob,I have read your responses about hiv infection from fingernails scratches. My situation is similar but much more involved. I had and argument with a friend who is hiv positive. the top of my body was bare. Unexpectedly, she pounced on...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your girlfriend "pounced" on you and used her very long fingernails to tear through your flesh causing "very deep lacerations." In addition she was trying to bite you??? Hmmm . . . who the hell are you dating, a female... Read more »

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how much hiv in vaginal fluids

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Answer: A small amount or none. The small amount can/could be risky. There is really no documentation on transmission from female to male. There IS documentation on a few men who have had post-coital female blood infect them via intercourse. I... Read more »

What are odds unprotected vaginal with herpies sor

Posted by oi812Help, 1 Reply

What are odds of transmission being insertive partner doing unprotected vaginal sex with herpies sore if lady friend is poz?

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Vaginal Fluid in my Cock Head

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am male 27, never had sex in my life other than once
i squeezed a boobs of a girl and two days back a Big
Mistake which I did in my life. I feel You will help
me in this problem.

Please Help, Two days back I went to a Prostitute...
I kissed her all... Read more »

Vaginal fluid exposure - I am at risk ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Can someone advise me. I made 2 stupid mistakes after fingering(non insertive, just the top of the vulva but got my fingertips damp) what I would now call a high risk African girl

First mistake, I rubbed the side of my eye with the knuckle of my... Read more »

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