What Is The Risk Of Cut On Lip

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cut on lip

Sir i had a cut on my lip and its bleeding too. Last night i had sex with pros where i had condom and even done fingering but not have lip kiss but only suck the boobs ..so i m afraid of exposure to hiv...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

HI, If your only oral contact was sucking a breast (dry?, no milk) then there would be no risk of acquirung HIv because you had a cut on the lip. Vaginal sex, deep kissing may raise some small risk.If you have not had an HIV test, it is a good idea... Read more »

Cuts on Lips

Dear Rick, I was involved in an incident of mutual masterbation. I got some semen on my hands, but... Read more »

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Cut on lip smoking a joint

Hi i had dental work done my lips were cut(there was a little scab like skin over them in... Read more »

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lip sores unprotected oral hiv risk

Posted by smkl, 1 Reply

Hello

I am aware that risk from unprotected insertive fellatio is relatively lower.
But what is freaking me out is that post the episode- I discovered a single sore on the inside of her lips- it was not red or yellow, but just as the same texture and... Read more »

Gay man peeling lips oral sex risk

Posted by James99, 1 Reply

I'm a gay man and I constantly peel skin off of my outer lips, some times without noticing it just because they're so chapped. If i gave oral sex to another guy without knowing his status after peeling some skin off (i'm not sure if it was bleeding)... Read more »

Cuts are no risk.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

My health worker said cuts are no worry, think about it , if cuts was as a big worry as unprotected sex we would all be dead. Read more »

Am I at risk? Open cuts on hands...

Posted by Gka978, 2 Replies

First, I'm sorry if this seems like a trivial question. My next step will be addressing anxiety issues

I have two scratches/cuts on my right hand, both from a new kitten who thinks my hand is a toy. I shook hands with someone who could be considered... Read more »

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