Vaginal Fluid Risks

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used fingers with vaginal fluid , am i at risk now?

hi ,Iam a 30 yrs old male indulged in an act with an escort.She took my finger & started fingerin herself , & after couple of seconds I had an ejaculation to which I held on to my Pe**s using the same finger with vaginal fluid holding the...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiAs long as there are no openings, sores or wounds on your penis the risk of HIV transmission is extremely small. And if this were your only exposure testing would not be something strongly encouraged. The only reason I encourage people to know... Read more »

Risk of hiv through vaginal fluids

I had sex with a prostitute in china wearing 2 condoms.all the vaginal intercourse is done in... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

Risk in licking nipple that may have vaginal fluid

Hi Doc Rob,Tried searching the forums but didnt found anything this specific.I had an encounter... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

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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)

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV Transmission

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Vaginal Health

It's hard to get information about HIV and women's health issues. Yes, I'm talking about birth control, yeast infections and menopause. As a woman living with HIV, what do I need to know about my health down there? -- E.R., Kamloops, BC ... 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 »

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 »

Vaginal Fluid

Posted by hoplitemcgovern, 1 Reply

Hello, I'd like to know whether my risk is high/nonexistent/low on a situation I had. I've had a girlfriend for a while and we recently engaged in sexual activity. I've used condoms at all times, but a few weeks ago I did something I regret. After I... Read more »

Open cut Vs. Vaginal Fluids

Posted by luisferreira, 1 Reply

Hi,

Some weeks ago and few hours before having protected sex
with a sex worker, I did shave my scrotum and had a one small bleeding cut
Is it possible to get infected from her vagina fluids if they did reach my cut, which I am sure it did happen? What... Read more »

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