[Question #12435] Risk from handjob etc
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7 months ago
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Dear doctor Hunter Handsfield,
I have a contact with a man who can be considered a very high risk. Until now all we do is handjobs on him.
1. Can I get herpes on my hand from it?
2. Can genital HPV live on hands ( I mean a hand infection, not touching myself with the same hand immediately after)?
3. Which activities are safe concerning this and other infections?
4. I have a strong assumption that he can have HIV. I am a carrier of CMV and EBV. Is it a concern regarding him? Do I have to talk with him about it?
5. What general precautions I must take regarding these viruses?
6.If his seminal fluid accidentally gets in my eye for example, would it be a problem?
7.Is it possible to get herpes if someone with an active or inactive infection accidentally spits in your eye a bit during talking? What about other possible infections from such an exposure?
Thank you very much in advance.
You are doing a very important job with this site.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
7 months ago
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Welcome to our Forum. Thanks for your questions and your implied confidence in out service. I'll be glad to comment.
I'll not debate you on the risk associated with your partner but will point out that most people perceive to be "high risk" do not have STIs. Masturbation/handsjobs are no risk sexual activites- the CDC, the WHO and we experts all agree on this. No one gets STIs of any sort from participating (performing or receiving) masturbation. With that, let's work through your specific questions:
1. Can I get herpes on my hand from it?
No
2. Can genital HPV live on hands ( I mean a hand infection, not touching myself with the same hand immediately after)?
HPV is NOT passed from person to person through masturbation
3. Which activities are safe concerning this and other infections?
See my comments above. Participating in masturbation does not put you at risk for STIs, including HIV.
4. I have a strong assumption that he can have HIV. I am a carrier of CMV and EBV. Is it a concern regarding him? Do I have to talk with him about it?
See above- no risk.
5. What general precautions I must take regarding these viruses?
None in terms of what you have described
6.If his seminal fluid accidentally gets in my eye for example, would it be a problem?
possibly, IF he is infected
7.Is it possible to get herpes if someone with an active or inactive infection accidentally spits in your eye a bit during talking? What about other possible infections from such an exposure?
No
If you are truly worried about his possible risk, it would be good for him to get tested. Perhaps you might suggest you both get tested together. When and if the tests are negative, then your relationship can mature without
worry. EWH
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7 months ago
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Dear Dr. Hook,
Thank you very much. I would like to clarify the thing with general precautions regarding CMV and EBV. I know that they can be spread in many ways and that's why they are so prevalent. I got advice from experts previously that I should just forget about them and don't bother about precautions at all. On the other hand, some sources say that they are StIs and should be disclosed. Besides, they can cause problems in special cases. What is your opinion on this?
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7 months ago
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What if this man comes into contact with my body fluids like saliva and tears for example? I have all reasons to assume he has HIV since he is a MSM sex worker who doesn't use condoms.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
7 months ago
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I agree with the healthcare providers who have told you that your CMV and EBV viruses do not require any specific precautions related to sexual activity. As you correctly point out, these infections are very widespread and usually acquired in childhood. While sexual acquisition can occur, it is uncommon. I would not worry about it.
Regarding your high risk partner, contact with his tears, sweat, saliva, or body fluids in the absence of penetrative sexual contact should not put you at meaningful risk for acquisition of HIV.
EWH
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7 months ago
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Dear Dr. Hook, thank you for your reply.
In my question about saliva and tears I meant mine not his. Is it a risk for him to come into contact with them if he really has HIV?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
7 months ago
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No, there is no risk if he comes onto contact with your tears or saliva.
This is my 3rd and final response to your questions. I hope that the information I have provided has been helpful. EWH
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