Vaginal Fisting Do I Need To Get Tested For HIV

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HIV from a Fist Bump -- Possible?? --- Dr. Bob... I Donate to your Foundation Regularly.

Dr Bob, Can you help me with this issue please? I was working with a friend of mine from work. We were snapping metal buttons on a tarp onto a boat. I scratched my hand on a snap. My knuckle. The scratch bled. The gentleman who also is HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi, Michael.While there is a theoretical risk of HIV transmission if fresh HIV-tainted fluids come into contact with non-intact skin, the chances of this occurring during a fist bump with a 30-minute old scratch are so remote that the chance of... Read more »

vaginal sex and hiv testing

Dear Doc, About five weeks ago, i had oral sex with a female sex worker for a few minutes. After that, I washed my penis with soap. Then I rubbed her vagina with my penis for a long time and then penetrated for no more than 30 seconds following by...

Response from Eric Daar, M.D.

UCLA School of Medicine

Unfortunately the exposure you describe could potentially result in HIV infection. Certainly the odds are against infection occuring after this type of exposure but it is possible. The symptoms associated with acute HIV infection are variable so... Read more »

Gloryhole Fisting Risk

Dr Bob of should I say Saint Bob you are the best! I have been reading your form almost daily for the last few years. You provide a much needed service. The other day I found myself in an adult bookstore. I went into one of the booths with a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello John,"Incentive" fisting??? I'm almost afraid to ask about that! As for insertive fisting with intact skin, there would be no HIV risk. HIV cannot pass through intact skin. Assuming your skin was intact, no HIV testing would be... Read more »

same guy fisted hiv+ person than me, what's the risk?

Hi Dr. RobThanks for this website very informative and useful. great job!Despite browsing through questions couldn't find adequate response to my issue.Yesterday I was playing with 3 guys 1 was hiv positive with undetectable level of HIV. the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Fisting can be dangerous, as it can traumatize your backdoor and love canal. Latex gloves should be used.If your "handyman" actually "washed his hands properly with soap and hot water," your HIV-acquisition risk would be... Read more »

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veterans vs. newbies...let the fists fly.....

Posted by Lovinlife, 2 Replies

I have been reading a lot of posts back and forth where the veterans bash the newbies and then somebody tries to throw in a neutral post to the effect that the veterans really have all the info.
But--here's a thought--HIV has changed quite a bit... Read more »

Encounters and test done..Do I need a test ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello Experts,

My possible exposure are as below along with testing history...Pls guide me Do I need further testing..?

Date Activity Exposure/Result

07/12/04 Condom Failure Failed protected Vaginal intercourse.
15/03/05 HIV Test Hiv-Negative
28/03/05... Read more »

I need your help; its approach my test!!!

Posted by microclima22, 2 Replies

I apologize for my bad English language.
I tell my risk vaginal sex without protection; tests:
At 7 days of contact.
hiv1/hiv2 total antibody-ag p24 method quimiolumiscencia. negative.
* hepatitis B antigen HBsAg metoso quimiolumiscencia negative.
*... Read more »

No more testing needed?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently took an what I thought was my final HIV test for my exposure (anal sex; there was no ejaculation.. only inside of me for 15-20 seconds before I realized what the hell I was doing.) I tested at close to 6 months, but not after 6 months. To... Read more »

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