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Potential for transfer from masturbation to partner's genitals
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University of Washington
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Potential for transfer from masturbation to partner's genitals
by questmed, Apr 24, 2006 12:00AM
Thank you so much for your informative site. Quick question. Here is a scenario. If a man where to masturbate and then touch his partner's genitals, ie 'fingering,' would there be a risk of transferring any viral or bacterial STD, namely Herpes or HPV? I would assume something bacterial would have a better chance of survival in the air and something viral would need closer actual skin to skin contact but I am not sure.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Apr 24, 2006 12:00AM
, Apr 24, 2006 12:00AM
Such transmission has never been documented, to my knowledge. If it occurs, it is very rare for all STDs. I cannot judge the relative likelihood (or rarity) of the bacterial vs viral STDs. In any case, I would not recommend routine STD testing in the scenario you describe.
I hope that helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
I hope that helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
1. Does the Herpes virus actually live in individual skin cells or do you have to come into contact with the fluid from a pustule?
2. Also, what about HPV? Do you have to come into direct contact with an HPV wart or does this virus live in skin cells?
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HHH, MD
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