[Question #10606] Massage

21 months ago

Hi, I had a sensual massage with a very high-end masseuse where the masseuse rubs her whole body over you. At one point as she was maneuvering around me, I think she brushed her vagina over my penis. I am not even sure that she did, but I said be careful and she said don't worry it isn't her first massage. She may have also rubbed against it with her inner thigh or close to her area (again I was assuming she was being careful after I said something). I know I'm likely being silly but just wanted to make sure I don't have anything to worry about.

21 months ago

Hi, I just wanted to follow up on this question. Thank you.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

21 months ago

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your confidence in our services.

Once in a while there is enough information in the title someone chooses to answer the question, before reading further. The single word "massage" comes close! There has never been a known case of HIV or STD transmission by massage that did not involve actual sex, i.e. intercourse or (rarely) oral sex. Even masturbation (hand-genital contact, "happy ending") is free of STD/HIV risk.

Now I have read the body of your question. Body-to-body contact, including possible fleeting genital contact, is zero risk for HIV and for all STDs. Assuming this is your only potential HIV/STD risk, I do not advise testing or any other medical evaluation. If you have a regular sex partner, you can continue your usual sexual practices without putting her or him at risk.

I hope these comments are helpful. Let me know if anything isn't clear.

HHH, MD

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