[Question #12915] Fingering risk
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3 months ago
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Hi doctor,
My exposure was on 17 Apr 25. I was at a massage place in Singapore. It ended with a handjob. I know that is no risk.
However, during this time, I also fingered the masseuse for like 30 seconds. I had a small gap between the nail and cuticle about 1-2mm that extended about 1cm. Not sure when I got this but I am sure it was not bleeding and it was not painful.
I want to know if it is possible to get a hiv infection this way. I had a slight fever and body ache on 23 apr about 7-8 days later. It cleared within a day.
Worried. Thank you doctor
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
3 months ago
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Welcome back the Forum. This is your 5th set of questions and your 4th in the past 6 months, all regarding low to no risk encounters. I think you may have misconceptions about HIV and it's transmission. As I said to you 4 months ago- "Deep kissing and masturbation are no risk activities and HIV is not transmitted from person to person by transfer of genital secretions on one person's hands to another. That you have possible gum disease or cuts on the cuticles of your fingers does not change this assessment. This was a no risk activity with no need for concern and no need for testing. That answer has not changed in the past 4 months and will not.
The symptoms you describe occurred earlier than would be typical of the ARS due to recently acquired infection. Further the ARS would not clear in a day.
---I should add that more commercial sex workers do not have HIV and even when they do, most single exposures to infected partners do not result in infection.
There is no need for concern and no need for testing. Further, in the further, there should be no need for questions regarding receipt of masturbation, kissing os non-penetrative sexual encounters such as massage or naked body rubbing. These are all entirelyno risk events, even if a partner happened to have HIV. EWH
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3 months ago
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Thank you doctor.
In your reply you also mentioned low risk. This event regarding fingering with a cut, is it low risk or no risk.
Do I have to test for anything ? Or should I just proceed on with life as usual.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
3 months ago
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No risk!!!
There is no scientific reason for testing or concern. I recommend you proceed with life as you normally would. EWH
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3 months ago
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Thank you so much doctor.
In your experience, have you seen anybody acquire HIV from a fingering event or fingering with cuts?
In your first answer, you mentioned “low” risk. What event will be considered “low” risk since you mentioned fingering with a cut is “NO” risk?
That will be all doctor. Thank you so much.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
3 months ago
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This is an entirely repetitive follow-up. I said "This is your 5th set of questions and your 4th in the past 6 months, all regarding low to no risk encounters. " referring to your past 5 posts.
THEN, I said "Deep kissing and masturbation are no risk activities and HIV is not transmitted from person to person by transfer of genital secretions on one person's hands to another. That you have possible gum disease or cuts on the cuticles of your fingers does not change this assessment. This was a no risk activity with no need for concern and no need for testing." in reference to this question. I also told you that you did not need testing.
I have never seen or heard of anyone getting HIV from masturbation, even if they have cuts or irritated cuticles.
This is my final response. The thread will now be closed. There should be no need to return to the Forum regarding this or similar exposures. If you do, your question may be deleted without a response and without return of your posting fee. EWH
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