[Question #9098] Std risk?

36 months ago

So yesterday I kissed, fingered and got a handjob from a friend.

She is really social and doesn’t really take care of herself that much such as condoms and things like that. Hence no sex..
I was tested negative for all stds, herpes 1/2 igg.

So I fingered her prrety intensely but don’t have any cuts in my fingers and washed my hands afterwards.

She touched herself but maybe like 15 min later gave me a handjob. Lasted about 5 min Took me about 30 min to get home and showered. This happened a day ago.

Would you worry for this encounter ?
If I see symptoms it should be in the next two weeks for oral, genital or whitlow herpes ? Syphilis or warts ?

Would you recommend testing?

Thanks for your help!

If I develop something how long should it take ?

Edward W. Hook M.D.

36 months ago

Welcome to our Forum. I'll be glad to comment in the hopes that I can relieve your concerns and help you to move forward from here. With the exception of monkeypox which is extraordinarily rare among heterosexuals and not a realistic concern, there are no STIs which are typically acquired through receipt of taking part in masturbation. This is the case even when partners get each other's genital secretions on one another in the process- still no risk whatsoever. The CDC and WHO both classify masturbation as NO RISK events. The duration, vigor or whether or not partners get each other's genital secretions on one another in the course of masturbation has no effect- still no risk with no need for concern of testing. Including for syphilis, herpes or HPV

In addition to this reassurance, let me also remind you that most persons, even those with multiple sex partners do not have STIs.

I recommend that you move forward without concern. Again, their in no medical or scientific reason to even consider testing. EWH

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36 months ago

Hi sorry for bothering again!

I noticed a small cut with some flaky skin in my penis

I saw it right after she masturbated me. I think it was mainly for friction and dry skin. Would that cut make it more likely to transmit anything ?

Also, if nothing develops in the next two weeks, can I resume my normal sex life without condom with my partner?

Thanks for the input! Doctor your the best !

Edward W. Hook M.D.

36 months ago

The presence of a recent cut or abrasion make no difference. Such things are common. Still no risk.

I see no reason not to resume unprotected sex with your regular partner at this time. EWH

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36 months ago

Thanks for your help, will resume my life ! Thank you!

Edward W. Hook M.D.

36 months ago

I'm pleased you found my comments helpful. Take care. EWH---