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HIV from receiving anal fingering?
Hi Is it possible to contract HIV in the following situation.
I know this question has been asked and answered many times but I’m hoping an answer to me personally will be more effective in allaying my fears
Female masseuse rubs the outside of her genitals, pretty sure no insertion of her fingers but not sure. Then immediately proceeded to finger me anally. I am worried about her vaginal secretions causing HIV transmission this way. From all the threads I have read this episode constitutes “no risk” although one of DR Hooks responses suggested a low possibility based on quantity of secretions I think. There is also some variation amongst moderators re how long virus can remain infectious when exposed to air so I guess I’m finding it difficult to rationalise why “No Risk”. Some use the word “instantaneous” while others suggest varying time frames.
I have read DR H’s response to this type of question on which he refers to in a number of threads
So what do you consider to be my level of risk?
Do you think I should get tested?
Do you think I can resume sexual relations with my regular partner?
I know this question has been asked and answered many times but I’m hoping an answer to me personally will be more effective in allaying my fears
Female masseuse rubs the outside of her genitals, pretty sure no insertion of her fingers but not sure. Then immediately proceeded to finger me anally. I am worried about her vaginal secretions causing HIV transmission this way. From all the threads I have read this episode constitutes “no risk” although one of DR Hooks responses suggested a low possibility based on quantity of secretions I think. There is also some variation amongst moderators re how long virus can remain infectious when exposed to air so I guess I’m finding it difficult to rationalise why “No Risk”. Some use the word “instantaneous” while others suggest varying time frames.
I have read DR H’s response to this type of question on which he refers to in a number of threads
So what do you consider to be my level of risk?
Do you think I should get tested?
Do you think I can resume sexual relations with my regular partner?
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No risk scenario. No testing warranted. As stated by biology the virus is rendered inactive the moment it comes in contact with the environment. No scope of transmission.
No risk
Not necessarily, but for a peace of mind
Yes
virus is inactivated and degraded in air, not instantly, but within seconds after it leaves a host cell. it is either inactivated by dryness or uv ray. not much scientific proving have been done here. Drying infected blood and testing for its infectious level does not prove anything much. it is impossible to throw a virus in the air and watch it degrade.
Not necessarily, but for a peace of mind
Yes
virus is inactivated and degraded in air, not instantly, but within seconds after it leaves a host cell. it is either inactivated by dryness or uv ray. not much scientific proving have been done here. Drying infected blood and testing for its infectious level does not prove anything much. it is impossible to throw a virus in the air and watch it degrade.
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