[Question #13181] Scrotum rubbing??

1 months ago

So I'm a male.Recently hooked up with a female.She rubbed my balls while I masterbated.She didn't touch my penis just rubbed my balls.Am I at any risk of std here? Specifically herpes?

I do not know her std status.Thank you

Edward W. Hook M.D.

1 months ago

Welcome to the Forum. Thanks for your continuing confidence in our service.

There is no risk for any STI from having your partner caress your scrotum while you masturbated. There is no medical or scientific reason for concern or for testing. I would not worry.

I hope that this information is helpful. EWH

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1 months ago

Thank you doctor.Herpes always scares me due to the stigma.I don't care about the std that can be cured.Am I 100% safe that herpes cannot be transmitted this way?

If the girl has herpes gets some virus on her hand and then rubs my scrotum?There's lots of conflicting info online but I take yer word as the gold standard.This is my last question and I think I know the answer but looking for some reassurance.Thank you

Edward W. Hook M.D.

1 months ago

Herpes, like other STIs is NOT transmitted from person to person through transfer of infection on hands, fingers or under fingernails.

We spend much of our time working to correct the enormous amount of misinformation that is on-line, including on Reddit. Much of what is to be found on the internet is wrong- either out of date, taken out of context, miinterpreted or just plain wrong. EWH

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1 months ago

Thanks for your reply.i feel much better now.Thanks again

Edward W. Hook M.D.

1 months ago

Glad to have helped. Closing the thread now. Take care and please don’t worry. EWH---