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Mutual Masturbation

Hello,

3 weeks ago I partook in mutual masturbation with a man. Some of his semen landed on my penis and he continued to rub me. Shortly after I cleaned myself and left. Originally I was not worried considering this is a very low risk activity but 3 weeks later I have come down with the flu. Also I am uncircumcised and have read that that can increases the risk of infection this way.

Can I be infected or am I just being paranoid?

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HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.

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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Sorry, just to double check (Which I know you get a lot)

But in no way can semen enter the body this way, whether it being through urethra or the penis head's mucus membrane?

Thanks again, and sorry to bother you.
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Thank you very much.
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You're being paranoid, HIV is not transmitted by masturbation.
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