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What are the only ways hiv can be transmitted ?
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HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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That's it ? Seems pretty straight forward
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it is pretty straightforward
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Cheers lizzie , so as long as penis defies not enter a vagina or anus , il be safe ?
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yep yep...transmission requires penetration
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In that case il carry on enjoying my oral sex :)
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fingering and oral sex pose low risk? There is a hugh debate about it ... really can have a toll on ones mental anxiety level ...
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No risk and there is no huge debate and don't be hijacking other people's threads.
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This is what I mean about conflicting arguments ? I'm just trying to find the truth about this so it doesn't keep playing in the back of my mind .
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Move on.
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Why do you say this joggen ? What are you referring to please ?
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Please tell me what you mean by move on ? Move on and get tested or move on forget ?
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Forget about it.
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Ok thanks , sorry got confused .. Take it easy
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