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Doctor,Please help me. The other day I went for a massage. THe massage was "sensual" although no sex (hand job, oral or intercourse of an kind occured). When I went I was getting massaged, I noticed several scratchs on the side of my leg....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Relax Max. Your rub-a-dub-dub at the "naughty" place did not put you at risk for HIV acquisition. I see no cause for worry or HIV testing.Be well. Happy Holidays!Dr. Bob... Read more »

Risk from massage and having anus licked "Anxiety and guilt is killing me doctor, pls help"

I went to a massage parlour in singapore and opted for nuru-gel massage. I am very worried now, please go through the sequence of events and help me out,(1) she greeted, shake of hands, holding hands going to a room.(2) chatting with her, observe...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,I'm sorry to hear that this has been giving you so much grief lately. I can assure you that you were at <b>no risk</b> for HIV from the this.I can tell from the amount of detail you've included in your... Read more »

Nude massage risk

Hello Doc you r one of the funniest guy i ever saw online atleast!!! I recently had a nude body to body massage rub with a female. no contact involved with her vagina and my penis and no sex also and she rubbed her anal against my penis. i am not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your post really didn't ask a question. It just described a typical night out for many rightwing GOP congressmen. (Well, excluding the closeted gay ones, which, I will grant you, is indeed a significant number! It seems to me the... 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 »

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Simple massage

Posted by JimD, 2 Replies

Some time ago during a massage I was getting the person probed my rectum with his finger, shortly after that the massage ended. That was on a Sunday night. Friday morning which was 4.5 days later I woke up with a rash in the middle of my chest.... Read more »

massage, fingering, rubbing, HIV, STD screen

Posted by mass, 2 Replies

sorry if it is stupid question. i had massage a few days ago. i fingered her and got some amount of fluid though i washed it away shortly. i suspect i left some fluid somewhere on her underwear. then later put on my underwear and rubbed her vaginal... Read more »

Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

Hiv Risk? Please help.. I'm afraid

Posted by stupidbill13, 2 Replies

Hello.. I have an Hiv Risk question i was wondering if you could answer.. Okay... I went to a Massage place and got a full body massage.. I did NOT engage in any sexual activity with the "masseuse" But she did proposition me.. so I am worried if she... Read more »

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