What Is The Risk Of Getting HIV From Handjob

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Lapdance handjob is this a risk ?

Posted by scaredagain, 6 Replies

A few days ago I ended up going to a Lapdance bar with friends while working in the USA. After much beer and coaxing from my friends I ended up getting a private dance from one of the dancers a Venezuelan girl. I ended up getting a handjob, which... Read more »

Is mutual handjob risky?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is mutual mastubation risky? What do you think? Last week I was given a handjob by a stranger in a public toilet. Should I be worried?

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Handjob Dangers?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

The day after Christmas I went to a massage parlor. Had a table bath, a (bad) massage, and a handjob to completion. I understand that the risks are considered quite low for this type of activity, but I found out that the place also does full-service... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous

I need some help here. Im a scared kid in Canada. I went to a massage parlour (drunk) and got a handjob from an attendant. She used lotion, however what got me really scared was i saw a couple hairs on the head of my penis when it was over. This... Read more »

Protected Blowjob+Handjob

Posted by indian_guy, 1 Reply

I am a male who engaged in following sexual activities with a female prostitute in notorious red light area (serving lot of customers one after the other) - bed seemed untidy - is that a worry?:
(i) Handjob without protection.
(ii) Protected blow job... Read more »

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HIV, handjob, and small skin cracks

Dr. Frascino:Last night in my regretfull alcoholic state I received a handjob from a prostitute while sniffing her feet. Since my foreskin is a little tight it tends to form small cracks, which I had at this time.Do I need to worry about HIV in both...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're wondering if sniffing a hooker's feet while getting a handjob is an HIV risk. Hmmm . . . no, this is not an HIV risk. However, it's also not what most folks mean when they talk about playing footsie with their... Read more »

HIV/STD risk from handjob during massage "URGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hello DOC,I went to a massage parlour in thailand.I recieved a handjob from the masseuse using the massage oil. I only kissed her neck gently during the handjob.I am worried sick that if she was HIV positive I could acquire HIV or any other STD....

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,Even if she were HIV+ you would have <b>absolutely no risk</b> from HIV.You would only be at risk for HIV/STDs if your naked bodies (speaking about genitals here) were rubbing vigorously against each other. This... Read more »

HIV risk from handjob on penis with genital sores present

Hi DoctorIf you answer my question I will be very grateful and donate at least 50 pounds to your admirable foundation.Basically 4 weeks ago in Thailand I visited a massage parlour. After the massage I got the sexworker to give me a handjob until I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your risk of acquiring HIV from a sex worker's rub-a-dub-dub is nonexistent. However, I am concerned about several other potential STD problems based on your report!First, I have no idea what "natural spots you get at the bottom of... Read more »

Infected after 'protected' hand-job & boob-job. I challenge you dr.bob, testing after window period will prove you are wrong!(YET ANOTHER IM POSITIVE IM POSITIVE WHO HASNT TESTED POSITIVE, 2010)

Hi Dr.Bob;Hope you are well. Thank you for your contiued help and support and thank you for your kindness and immense patience! I can only imagine what it must be like dealing with all sorts of HIV realated fears and issues given your own...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello again K,No matter how many times you write in, my assessment and advice will not change. So for now we'll have to agree to disagree. You're positive you're positive. I'm positive you're not. So we'll just have to... Read more »

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