[Question #13129] Sti

2 months ago

Hi I am worried about having acquired a sti. I visited a sw twice. Both times I was fingered anally for about 5 minutes and received a hand job until completed. I also fingered her for about 5 minutes . My wife has since developed some burning and frequent urination . I am also feeling some pressure in scrotum area and some lower stomach pressure. Could I have acquired and infection and passed it on to my wife?

2 months ago

Follow up . I have been tested since my last question last year . All was negative.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

2 months ago

Welcome back to the forum.

Hand-genital contact and fingering are no risk for any STI and the symptoms you describe are nonspecific -- i.e. they do not point to any particular medical conditions, although they are typical for anxiety, which can greatly magnify trivial symptoms or even normal body sensations that otherwise would not be bothersome and maybe not even noticed. Still, it would be helpful to know how long ago events with the sex workers occurred.

Urgent, burning, and frequent urination are typical symptoms of urinary tract infection, and almost all women experience UTIs from time to time. If they are continuing, she should contact her doctor. But you can be sure they have nothing to do with your SW events. I do not think it necessary for either her or you to be tested for STIs.

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

HHH, MD

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2 months ago

Thank you for your reply Doctor. The visits to the massage parlour was over the last 2 months and most recently 2 weeks ago. My wife started feeling her symptoms about a week ago. Hopefully not due to my actions.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

2 months ago

Even if your wife's symptoms had started much sooner, I would have advised they are "not due to [your] actions." And with a two month gap, I don't know why the possibility is even on your mind! You had a zero risk event. Don't confuse your possible anxiety or guilt over a sexual decision you might regret with infection risk from that decision. They aren't the same thing. Deal with any possible emotional concerns as you need to, but forget about STI or other infections.---