[Question #12429] Massage question

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7 months ago
Hello doctors, 

I just wanted to ask a question for your insight based off how many different experiences you hear from others although I already know the answer. Two weeks ago, I went to a massage parlor where the masseuse was nude. I did not touch her private area but I did touch her inner thighs close to it. I then received a happy ending with whatever type of lotion was used for a brief moment and then masturbated myself and that was the entirety of the “exposure”. From your knowledge with other patients, I would assume this is no risk which I completely understand. But as of today I noticed that when I go to masturbate I am having way more preejaculate present than normal during masturbation. Then today I started to notice that when I go to urinate I am having a stinging pain before any urine comes out. Then when I go to urinate it doesn’t burn/sting at all And noticed my eyes have been very iitchy. I also have similar symptoms of which I’ve had before when I thought I had prostatitis. 

Given this situation I would assume there’s no need to test for any STI’s but was wondering your opinion on if  this could be related to a UTI or some other type of infection? I appreciate your response and input and will keep this thread short upon your reply. 

Thank you for all you do and I hope you have a great holiday.
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H. Hunter Handsfield, MD
7 months ago
Welcome back and Merry Christmas. However, I need to point out that this is the latest in several questions that, on the whole, indicate inflated fears of HIV, STIs, and various kinds of exposure. Let's make it your last, OK?

As you suspect, the exposure described was zero risk. And no STI causes increased amounts of preejecluatc fluid, nor the transient urethral pain you report. You correctly "assume there's no need to test for any STIs". I would interpret your symptoms as nothing more than anxiety over a sexual decision you regret, increasing your concern or awareness of normal body sensations or trivial symptoms that don't matter.

I hope these comments are helpful.

HHH, MD
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