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Vaginal exposure to previously ejaculated semen

If an HIV+ man ejaculated into a small pot and then, approximately 5 minutes later, a woman uses the same semen as lube, putting more or less all of the semen in to her vagina, what are the risks to the woman?

I read so much about HIV+ fluids losing their infectiousness very quickly when they leave the body, but am not sure how this applies in this situation.  Real risk, theoretical risk or no risk?

The pot was open, so oxygen could easily get to the semen; normal room temperature; etc.  Also, oddly, the semen was mixed around a bit with a finger (exposing more semen to the air) and also some saliva possibly got mixed in.  No penetrative sex before (or after) using the semen as lube.

Appreciate that this sounds like a weird one, but comments gratefully received.
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HIV does not stay active outside it's host and does NOT replicate outside it's host.
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What factors point you towards that view?  Just the fact that it's been outside the body for that period of time?  Or anything else as well?
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HIV cannot not be transmitted in that fashion.
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Any comment on actual risk of exposure
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this is a very interesting topic. I remember reading one article saying that HIV+ semen has to be specially processed before used by HIV- female to eliminate the risk of infection. Therefore, I think your idea is very creative, but it may not be able to eliminate the risk completely. Talk to HIV doctor. I'm sure they can answer better than me.
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How long did it take you to come up with that situation? Seek professional mental help for your problems.
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do what??????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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