[Question #2571] Herpes / Syph scare: Can non mucosal skin to skin contact transmit HSV 2
94 months ago
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Fully body massage from “fully clothed- tshirt and shorts” female masseuse. Proceeded to a happy ending, with limited participation (2-3 rub/ tugs) from masseuse and most of the work by me. Massage lady then proceeded to get on top of me, while I lay on table facing up. She pulled a towel over my genital region to prevent any contact with her clothes (ensuring barrier between us). She proceeded to grind her fully clothed body against mine (viral shedding/ contraction risk?) , while I tugged myself to climax under the towel. Once done she cleaned me up with hot towel. No self touching from masseuse through entire event and she remained fully clothed thru out. No oral/ vaginal/ anal contact with masseuse at all through event. Went and checked her hands 2 days later and no signs of any lesions. Tested 21 days out and negative for CHLYM/GON/HEP/HIV/SYPH/HSV-2 but HSV-1 Positive. I had some pin head boils on my penile head (no fluid) for which using cream for penile yeast infection. Looks like they are clearing up too. ...I had a viral swab culture swab done and awaiting result
Do I face any risk (SYPH/ HSV2)? Our genital areas were never in contact due to her being clothed and the towel being between us. So no mucosal skin exposure. Could there be hand to penile transmission. Very anxious and would really appreciate some help.
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
94 months ago
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So I can safely say that there is absolutely no risk of getting herpes or syphilis at the encounter that you describe.
The pin head bumps on the penis are very consistent with the yeast infection that you describe having.
You mention being HSV 1 positive - have you ever in your life had a cold sore on your lip or in your nose? If yes,then that is why you are HSV 1 positive. Even if you've had no cold sores, you did not contract HSV 1 at this encounter. Remember that 56% of people in the US between 14 and 49 have HSV 1 so it is very common.
And finally, no, there is no hand to penis transmission
Terri
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
94 months ago
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Terri
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94 months ago
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
94 months ago
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Terri
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94 months ago
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
94 months ago
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I am going to close this thread. Dr. Hook just pointed out to me that he too has dealt with your questions. We will be closing this thread now.
Terri
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