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HIV by kissing pierced nipple ?
I went to a massage parlour 20 days back...During the massage, I kissed her breasts for a couple of times....I then noticed her nipples were pierced....I am now worried of HIV risk ....I read in the internet that a nipple piercing takes plenty of months to heal.....also my lips are often cracked due to cold weather....could this be a way for HIV transmission assuming she is HIV+ ? I am now very anxious as I am experiencing body pain and chills during night after 2 weeks of this incident....
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The only risks for HIV in adults are:
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
As you can see, kissing a pierced nipple, even with chapped lips, is not on this list. Kissing ANY body part is never a risk for HIV. Whatever is causing your pain and chills has nothing to do with HIV.
1) Having unprotected (no condom) penetrative anal or vaginal sex, OR
2) Sharing IV drug equipment with other IV drug users.
As you can see, kissing a pierced nipple, even with chapped lips, is not on this list. Kissing ANY body part is never a risk for HIV. Whatever is causing your pain and chills has nothing to do with HIV.
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