Expert: Terry B - 9/1/2008

Question
Hello and thank you very much for your time.  I was recently in a mini-movie booth masturbating.  Another guy came in and started shaking his penis up and down. I did not feel anything until i was in my car driving away but then my eye felt a little irritated. I think I am slightly OCD but I think there is a possibility that some pre-cum might have gotten in my eye, though I could not see any on his penis.  Since I did not feel it for maybe 3 minutes after he left I was hoping maybe it had dried and then worked its way into my eye or maybe it was something else.  Do you know the percentage rate of HIV/AIDS in gay males in Florida? What do you think my overall risk factor is?  Please help, I am freaking out....Thank you so much, Nate

Answer
Dear Nate:

Peace.  It's unlikely that pre-cum - semen which oozes from the penis prior to ejaculation - would somehow travel to your eye in this situation, or for that matter, that he would have ejaculated near your eye without your noticing.  Even if this happened, semen wouldn't 'work its way' into your eye as it is sperm, not the fluid in which it swims (semen) that has motility ('travels').  Lastly, while some estimate that generally ten percent of the population is gay, lesbian, or bisexual, I am unaware of a reliable "percentage rate" for Florida.  Behavior, not orientation, is where risk for HIV transmission is found.  If you are seeking HIV prevalence estimates, you can find them at www.cdc.gov under HIV and AIDS statistics. You will also find extensive information on how HIV is transmitted and how to protect yourself and others.   

Your overall risk?  None that I can see.  I recommend you talk with a professional about OCD issues sooner rather than later, as it is a treatable condition and will help you in your pursuit of happiness.

Best to you and yours,

Terry