Can HIV Be Contracted Through Non-penetrative Sexual Activity?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016

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Mon, 25 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : what's the risk for this hiv transmission the girl put lubrificant gel on vagina after with same hand she rubbed my penis, after that I rubbed my penis on her bel, but we did not have vaginal penetration, this is risk or not?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no risk.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

Rubbing of private parts with bare hand without any penetration is no risk activity for HIV so no need to worry at all because you are absolutely risk free.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (11 hours later)

Ok I can't understand this why the other HIV expert say little different answer , he that is minimal change transmission depends length, this means no to much confident like you, this should be reason differents sites please I,m looking for the truth?thank you because today I retesting again, and I'm to much worried

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't get worried and get tested.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

There is no penetration that is why the risk is very unlikely so don't get feared or anxious and go for the test. The result will surely come in your favour.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng