[Question #13384] STDs risks from handjob

3 days ago

Hi doctors,

First of all many thanks for running this forum. It is very helpful and insightful.

I would like to ask about STDs risk from receiving handjobs. I am a male and there were 3 incidents as below.

1: I received a body massage from a masseur. She gave me a handjob using baby / massage oil as lubricant. No kissing or any other acts.

2. I received handjob from a CSW. There were some kissing, body touching and she licked my body, nipple and groin area. But she did not give my a blowjob. Also no vaginal or anal sex.

3. I received handjob from another CSW. Very similar to 2 above.

Below are my questions:

1) From reading the forum, it appears that my incidents above are no risks to all STDs. Would you agree?

2) The use of baby / massage oil and the hygiene (dirty towels, shower, etc.) does not pose STDs risk?

3) Would you recommend against any testing? It has been over a week and I noticed no symptoms.

4) I should move on and engage in sexual activities as normal?

Many thanks

Edward W. Hook M.D.

3 days ago

Welcome to the Forum and thanks for reading other exchanges on the Forum. It has provided you with useful information. There is no risk of acquiring any STI including HIV from receipt of masturbation, from kissing, or from exposure to baby oil or possibly contaminated towels or sheets. The exposures you describe were no risk. There is no need for concern or for testing. Thus, in response to your questions:

1. Correct, these were no risk events.

2. No, these possible exposures were no risk.

3. There is no medical or scientific reason for testing.

4. Correct. You can move forward as normal without concern.

I hope this confirmation of what you learned from reading other posts is helpful. EWH

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3 days ago

Many thanks Dr Hook for your quick responses.

I just want to note that the handjob was performing without the use of condoms. I assume this does not change your answes?

Also based on your responses, just a couple of follow up:

1) I could not possibly give any STDs to my partner from these exposures, as they are all no risks events?

2) if my partner happened to have an STD, she would have 100% contracted this from another exposure that she was involved with?

Many thanks,

Edward W. Hook M.D.

3 days ago

Receipt of masturbation is a no risk activity whether or not condoms are used.

1. Correct, your partner is not at risk

2. Correct

One follow-up remaining. EWH

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3 days ago

No further questions from me. Many thanks doctor for your responses.

Will ensure I practice safe sex going forward (handjob seems to be very safe).

Many thanks

Edward W. Hook M.D.

3 days ago

Thank you. I'm pleased I could be helpful. EWH---