Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Dear doctor,
I am currently paranoid about HIV. Recently, I had an encounter in a massage parlor, where the masseur gave a full body massage with a hand job. I never had sex, this is the closest thing I have come to sex. When she massaged my penis, I felt her hand quite rough, not sure if she had any cuts. She was fully clothed and I was naked. No vaginal, anal, oral, mouth kissing involved. Am I at risk of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)? Based on your experience, have you come across anyone, who is positive due to hand job? I have consulted a local GP (General Practitioner) after a day of exposure. He told there was no risk whatsoever and told no need of testing. According to him, no one was infected with HIV through masturbation in any situation, in 40 years of this epidemic. He refused PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis) prescription as well. I just wanted a second opinion.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection does not spread through masturbation. As described in your case, there is no risk of acquiring HIV. A hand job is not considered an exposure, thus ruling out the chance for any STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). You could relax totally and let go of your fears of HIV. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) would not be needed for you.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Can I know why it does not spread through a hand job? Just for my information in the future.
Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com.
HIV transmission needs the exchange of body fluids. The risk is highest for homosexual, anal, followed by vaginal sex. Oral sex is the least risky. Other methods such as hand job are not classified as risk factors by WHO (world health organization).
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