Hi Max, I am a very worried guy. Recently I went out with a guy, and ended up in his car doing stuff like jerking off, kissing and so on. There was no intercourse involved. What I want to know, is if it is possible for me to have caught AIDS from him, as I think some of his semen might have been on my penis.

 

According to how you described your sexual encounter, it would be very hard to transmit the HIV virus unless there was anal sex.  Please read the information below to learn more about AIDS.   I recommend you and everyone to get tested for HIV at least once a year.  It is FREE in some places and you can do it anonymous or confidential.  It is better to know early so you can do something about it.  You can get fast testing and in 20 minutes you will know if you are HIV + or not.  Remember, being HIV + does not mean you will get AIDS. It is not a death sentence.  I found some information through AIDS.org website.  You can read more at their site. Here are some answers to your questions.  How is HIV Transmitted? (taken from AIDS.org website) HIV can be transmitted from an infected person to another through: Blood (including menstrual blood) Semen Vaginal secretions Breast milk Blood contains the highest concentration of the virus, followed by semen, followed by vaginal fluids, followed by breast milk. * Activities That Allow HIV Transmission Unprotected sexual contact Direct blood contact, including injection drug needles, blood transfusions, accidents in health care settings or certain blood products Mother to baby (before or during birth, or through breast milk) Sexual intercourse (vaginal and anal): In the genitals and the rectum, HIV may infect the mucous membranes directly or enter through cuts and sores caused during intercourse (many of which would be unnoticed). Vaginal and anal intercourse is a high-risk practice. Oral sex (mouth-penis, mouth-vagina): The mouth is an inhospitable environment for HIV (in semen, vaginal fluid or blood), meaning the risk of HIV transmission through the throat, gums, and oral membranes is lower than through vaginal or anal membranes. There are however, documented cases where HIV was transmitted orally, so we can't say that getting HIV-infected semen, vaginal fluid or blood in the mouth is without risk. However, oral sex is considered a low risk practice. Sharing injection needles: An injection needle can pass blood directly from one person's bloodstream to another. It is a very efficient way to transmit a blood-borne virus. Sharing needles is considered a high-risk practice. Mother to Child: It is possible for an HIV-infected mother to pass the virus directly before or during birth, or through breast milk. Breast milk contains HIV, and while small amounts of breast milk do not pose significant threat of infection to adults, it is a viable means of transmission to infants. The following "bodily fluids" are NOT infectious: Saliva Tears Sweat Feces Urine More links from AIDS.org: Can I get HIV from oral sex? Can I get HIV from kissing? Can I get HIV from casual contact (shaking hands, hugging, using a toilet, drinking from the same glass, or the sneezing and coughing of an infected person)? Can a woman give HIV to a man during vaginal intercourse? How effective are latex condoms in preventing HIV? -->HIV/AIDS NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS <-- For more information, call the CDC National AIDS Hotline at 1-800-342-2437 (English) 1-800-344-7432 (Spanish) or 1-800-243-7889 (TTY).