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Expert: Terry B - 1/13/2008


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hi terry,

last night i was with my GF. we have not done penetration sex. i have kissed her lower vagina part. the viginal secretion touched my lips. can you please tell me if she contracted with HIV, is it possible that i also get infected? (I dont have cuts on my lips, but there was some scatces near my lips as i did shaving 12 hrs before this activity)

plz help me!

Tx
sushant

Answer
Dear Sushant:

Peace and all good things to you.  Vaginal secretions (and blood, including menstrual fluid) can transmit HIV.  The amount and duration of your exposure (which seems small in this described case), as well as presence of other sexually transmitted infections, or, as you describe, open cuts (or lack of same) are variables increasing or decreasing risk.
The short answer is that oral sex (cunnilingus in this case) is thought to be low risk for HIV transmission.

I hope this helps; using a latex barrier can reduce your risk without eliminating pleasure, please see www.thebody.com for more detail.

Best to you and yours,

Terry

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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice

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Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.

Organizations
Disabled American Veterans American Public Health Association MENSA AA

Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa "HIV and Primary Care"

Education/Credentials
BS Psychology MPH Master of Public Health PhD studies underway

Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction

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