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I had unprotected frottage with a person i am not sure of their hiv status. there was no penetration whatsoever but i rubbed the shaft of my penis against their vagina. i am not sure of the level of risk and if i need to take peps.

Q: i had unprotected frottage with a person i am not sure of their hiv status. there was no penetration whatsoever but i rubbed the shaft of my penis against their vagina. i am not sure of the level of risk and if i need to take peps.

: Would definitely start PEP now. Would be “nice” if you can have her go for HIV testing but 1) cannot be sure she will and 2) by the time results come back, it may be too late for PEP to be effective.

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Would definitely start PEP now. Would be “nice” if you can have her go for HIV testing but 1) cannot be sure she will and 2) by the time results come back, it may be too late for PEP to be effective.

Answered 3/8/2021

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A member asked:

I had unprotected frottage with a person i am not sure of their hiv status. there was no penetration whatsoever but i rubbed the shaft of my penis against their vagina. i am not sure of the level of risk and if i need to take peps.

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