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Is there a chance of hiv transmission by sex fluid contact below the pectinate lining of anus ?

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Get tested: It is possible, especially if there was a break in the skin where infected body fluid contacted. If you have any doubt get tested.

Answered 2/27/2015

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This site says that the entry of semen into the anus causes HIV Between two healthy people. See: https://authorschoice.org/2013/07/24/what-science-tells-us-about-gay-sex?

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I had anal sex. We used lube and a condom at all times. However, he ejaculated outside/on top of my anus.Don't think I had a cut. HIV risk?

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Does HIV arise in men due to ejaculation inside the anus? Is this true. Because they say sex between men is the cause of HIV infection?

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I was nude and masturbating and fingering my anus on a mans bed. No sexual contact. He never even took his pants off. He might be HIV+. Am I at risk?

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A member asked:

I was naked and fingering my anus on a guy's bed. We had no sexual contact. He never even took his pants off. He might be HIV positive. Am I at risk?

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