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Insertive fingering
Teak, Nurse girl, and Vance please all put your input.
I am a female and a male inserted his fingers deep into my vagina. Is this considered a risk? I am worried because I thought this was safe as this forum says no risk; however, is this site talking about non-insertive fingering not being a risk, such as fingering the outer portion of the vagina? Or is a finger actually being inserted into my vagina not a risk? Also, what if he had cuts on his fingers....still no risk? Lastly, what if he had some fluids from his penis and fingered me shortly after? Please answer as I am confused about whether actually being penetrated or having a finger inserted into my vagina is a risk. Thank you!!!
I am a female and a male inserted his fingers deep into my vagina. Is this considered a risk? I am worried because I thought this was safe as this forum says no risk; however, is this site talking about non-insertive fingering not being a risk, such as fingering the outer portion of the vagina? Or is a finger actually being inserted into my vagina not a risk? Also, what if he had cuts on his fingers....still no risk? Lastly, what if he had some fluids from his penis and fingered me shortly after? Please answer as I am confused about whether actually being penetrated or having a finger inserted into my vagina is a risk. Thank you!!!
It's very simple...the ONLY sexual activities that would EVER put you at risk is unprotected vaginal or anal sex (with a penis).
Nothing else is a risk.
You need to stop reading the internet, as you are getting lots of bad info.
You could have a million zero risk activities, and there will still be zero risk. 0 x a million = ZERO.
Get some help for your anxiety!
Nothing else is a risk.
You need to stop reading the internet, as you are getting lots of bad info.
You could have a million zero risk activities, and there will still be zero risk. 0 x a million = ZERO.
Get some help for your anxiety!
Nurse girl,
I'm just worried. My anxiety is concerning me because I have continuously made out with this man and let him finger me multiple times. I don't know his status. I am worried about cuts, etc.
I'm just worried. My anxiety is concerning me because I have continuously made out with this man and let him finger me multiple times. I don't know his status. I am worried about cuts, etc.
Ok thanks. Just some sites are confusing and say a barrier should be worn during hand-genital contact in case the person giving the fingering were to have cuts on their fingers and could pass it to the receiver of fingering. Also, the doctors always say even with no risk exposures, the more times you have an intimate experience, the more risk you face. I think ALL the conflicting information is confusing. So if I continue with just deep kissing/being fingered deeply into vagina, I will be free of HIV? I am so scared to test. I have extreme anxiety, I know.
How will you be more at risk from a NO RISK?
Reread what Teak wrote on how HIV is transmitted.
Reread what Teak wrote on how HIV is transmitted.
Especially, if we continue these practices. I heard the more times you have an exposure (even low risks/no risk), the more likely you will be at risk.
Thanks Vance! I was just confused about insertive fingering vs. non- insertive fingering and that is where my anxiety came in. Also, I deep kissed the guy and we may have had cuts in our mouths. Is that ok even if we both have cuts or other dental issues? I keep worrying about near zero risks thinking about extenuating circumstances.
Thanks so much Teak for your input. Nurse girl or Vance do you agree that having a finger deeply inserted into my vagina is no risk? Especially, if he had cuts/possible pre-ejaculatory fluid from touching his hands previously? I deeply value Teak's advice, but is also nice to get increased reassurance from other professionals.
Thanks Teak! SO when you and Dr. Hook refer to fingering, you are taking insertive fingering into consideration when assessing a risk? Not just outer fingering/rubbing of the vagina? Also, so the cuts/possible genital secretions from his penis wouldn't make a difference?
Not a concern.
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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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