[Question #8919] Last Question Regarding My Situation

38 months ago

So this will probably be the last question I ask about my situation and I’m sorry to make this repetitive as I know It be a rule and respect kind of thing.

As you know I was receiving a Handjob from a masseuse that I have went to plenty of times before. My anxiety for some reason keeps killing me and this will be

My last time. But I noticed during the session that there were a pair of gloves in the box when I talked and it was the last pair of gloves. I don’t know if those are the pair of gloves she used or maybe another pair of gloves that were contaminated with hers or someone else’s bodily fluid from the previous session she had. Please I need a very detailed answer. If I’m at risk

My question is,

1. Would it be possible for me contract HIV from that contaminated glove if she used that on me to do the handjob if it had hers or any other persons bodily fluids. If the answer is no then why not? Thank you doctors sorry but I need some reassurance as my anxiety is killing me and not to make your jobs hard. Thank you

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

38 months ago

Sorry you're back, especially since this is just another version of the same questions covered in your two previous threads, asked in different words.

No, there is no HIV risk from the exposure described. Why not? No cases of HIV have ever been known or suspected to be transmitted by hand-genital contact. Busy HIV and STI clinics never see infected people who do not have traditional sexual or blood exposures. Those who initially believe they have not had such an exposure always prove to be wrong. Biologically, the reason undoubtedly has to do with the reasons Dr. Hook told you: too few HIV viruses are carried on hands, HIV rapidly dying on exposure to air, and such things. In addition, it is unlikely any particular sexually active female (i.e. your masseuse) has HIV, probably no higher than one chance in a thousand

I will not go into more detail, because that's not our responsibility. You're just going to have to accept the reasoned, science based reassurance you have now had in three threads. This forum is not a psychologial support service. We provide scientifically supported information and, when the science is not conclusive, our best judgment based on our knowledge and experience; the rest is up to the questioner. If these comments have not been effective in allowing you to move on without worry, I suggest you seek professional counseling. Good luck.

HHH, MD

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38 months ago

Sorry Dr hands field the question was more about her using a contaminated glove and used glove from a previous clients bodily fluids on it or her genital fluids on it to perform a handjob on me. Would this still not be considered exposure? I promise this is the last time I will be asking sorry to bother you guys. I know handjobs are overall safe but the contaminated gloves is what worry’s me. If you can answer this last question I will be out of your hair thank you doc.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

38 months ago

Correct, still not an exposure. Not enough surviving virus from another client to transmit HIV possibly could be on a glove, even if contaminated. And try to think rationally: of course a masseuse would not be likely to use the same gloves on two clients.---
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38 months ago

Thank you so much doctor. And just one last question in terms of the context of what you typed to make sure I’m understanding the linguistic aspect of what you typed. When you said “Not enough surviving virus from another client to transmit HIV possibly could be on a glove, even if contaminated.” When you said possibly you mean no right in terms of this context as this is my last response per the forum policy. Or was it a typo i don’t know if there’s any contradiction.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

38 months ago

Wow -- talk about splitting hairs! I don't understand what is unclear. Obviously it means it is not possible that sufficient virus to infect would be present.

That concludes this thread. Please note the forum policy against repeated questions on the same topic. ASHA doesn't like collecting fees for repeat questions with obvious answers, and such questions have little educational value for other users, one of the forum's main goals. This being your third, it will have to be your last about this exposure and your concerns about obviously no-risk HIV/STI transmission risks. Such repeated questions are subject to deletion without reply and without refund of the posting fee. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

I do hope these last three threads have helped and you'll be able to move on. Good bye.

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