Confused

[help2468]

Are vaginal fluids on the outside of vagina a risk of hiv? As in a condom might not cover the very base of your penis. If you rubbed against these fluids during sex could you get hiv?  Or  would these fluids not be infectious due to exposure to oxygen?
I read on poz forums that vaginal fluids that contain HIV are contained within the cervix, correct?

Thanks

[help2468]

Thanks Teak, I have read other information in the net. Hopefully I am able to trust your advice.

Thanks

[Teak]

No risk.

[help2468]

So even if vaginal fluid get onto a new cut or blister at the base of the penis it's no risk because it's outside the body?

[Teak]

HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child

[help2468]

Thanks Teak, is there a chance you could give me an answer to my first question?

[Teak]

Not a concern.

[help2468]

Thanks for the reply. I was referring to when during sex the base of your penis rubs against the girls vagina, if this is frottage I apologise for needing clarification.

Cheers

[mikey29287]

As long as the condom covers your head you're fine.
As for rubbing against these fluids, this sounds like you're referring to frottage which is another no risk activity.