Vaginal Fluid And Possible HIV Exposure

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Whoo Hoo and Thanks (External Penis / Vaginal Fluid Exposure)

Hi Bob, Just another big thanks from an Ex-Worried Well. I stupidly performed unprotected cunnilingus on a woman of unknown HIV status. We had protected vaginal sex after the unprotected oral play. After the intercourse, I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Relieved in NC,Thank you for your kind comments and for taking the time to write in. I'm hopeful stories like yours will help others be able to "keep their wits about themselves" as well. And please accept my sincere gratitude... Read more »

Possible Exposure Due to Pre-Ejaculatory Fluid

I have searched the the board for a question about this and although I have seen something similar,... Read more »

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HIV FROM HANJOB WITH POSSIBLE VAGINAL FLUID

Dr. Frascino First of all thank you for your dedication to helping and educating people. I am going... Read more »

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Presence of Lactobacillus May Reduce HIV Concentration in Vaginal Fluid

In this summary of her study, Jane Hitti, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington at Seattle, examines study findings suggesting that a bacteria known as lactobacillus, which occurs naturally in the vaginal flora of many women (and is similar... Read more »

Frequently Asked Questions About HIV/AIDS (Part One)

What exactly is AIDS? Definition of AIDS Which body fluids can transmit the HIV virus, and which ones don't? How is HIV transmitted? Criteria for HIV transmission Can you get HIV through oral sex? What are the risks from fingering someone? ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Transmission

How is HIV passed from one person to another? Which body fluids transmit HIV? How well does HIV survive outside the body? Can I get HIV from anal sex? Can I get HIV from vaginal sex? Can I get HIV from oral sex? How can I prevent HIV... Read more »

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Anti-HIV Gel Shows Promise in Large-Scale Study in Women

An investigational vaginal gel intended to prevent HIV infection in women has demonstrated encouraging signs of success in a clinical trial conducted in Africa and the United States. Findings of the recently concluded study, funded by the National... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

Hiv transmission through contact of vaginal fluid with an open wound?

Posted by neibet, 1 Reply

What is the risk of HIV transmission through the exposure of an open wound to vaginal secretions.
Assuming i am having a back massage and i have an open injury on my back and the masseuse was sitting naked in my back with her vagina in direct... Read more »

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 »

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