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Hello,
I went to a thai massage parlor and during the session a finger was inserted into my anus for a short period of time, probably a minute or so, and just beyond the finger tip or slightly more. I didn't inspect the finger to see if there were cuts or sores but my understanding is that would not contribute to exposure. My question is why? I am a little concerned as I have developed a sore throat and I am now questioning the safeness of the activity. My understanding is that blood to mucous membrane contact is a risk, why would that not hold for a freshly cut finger. Does it have to do with the amount of blood that is needed to transmit? An explanation would be appreciated.
I went to a thai massage parlor and during the session a finger was inserted into my anus for a short period of time, probably a minute or so, and just beyond the finger tip or slightly more. I didn't inspect the finger to see if there were cuts or sores but my understanding is that would not contribute to exposure. My question is why? I am a little concerned as I have developed a sore throat and I am now questioning the safeness of the activity. My understanding is that blood to mucous membrane contact is a risk, why would that not hold for a freshly cut finger. Does it have to do with the amount of blood that is needed to transmit? An explanation would be appreciated.
How is blood exchanged from sexual contact? Do you cut your arm open when having sex with someone and they do the same?
IT IS NOT A RISK.
IT IS NOT A RISK.
Thanks Vance. I'm aware of blood transfusions but I'm talking blood that is exchanged through sexual contact.
What is there to elaborate? Blood has only been a risk when it was blood transfusions before HIV was tested for in blood.
Thanks. One final question though, you mentioned that blood is never really a risk. I thought it was. Can you elborate?
HIV requires penis to penitrate vagina and/or anus. Not fingers and not "what if's".
As for your overall situation:
1. People do not do sexual things with bloody hands
2. HIV requires more then a little of anything
3. Blood is never really a risk
4. Once exposed to the air and other elements the virus starts to break down and renderes it inactive.
No risk.
As for your overall situation:
1. People do not do sexual things with bloody hands
2. HIV requires more then a little of anything
3. Blood is never really a risk
4. Once exposed to the air and other elements the virus starts to break down and renderes it inactive.
No risk.
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