Is HIV risk present during masturbation in hotel?

Question

Hello doctor,

I understand how bizarre my question can sound, given the circumstances, but still, it is an urgent matter for me. I was staying in a hotel and masturbated in the bathroom (in my room). I fear that I could have obtained HIV, if some semen or blood of the previous visitor had been on the facilities (or on the soap, which was dry and in a box and was not exposed to fresh air or light) and then came in contact with my penis (or some small wounds on my penis or hands, if there were some; I do not remember their presence, though). Can you look at it seriously and answer (with explanation), and what is the probability for me to have obtained HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)? Even a small real probability frightens me. I am a virgin.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There is absolutely no chance of acquiring HIV this way. HIV is only transmitted through unprotected sex, e.g., either vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Firstly, the virus does not survive outside the body for more than a few seconds and dies quickly in the drying. Secondly, intact skin does not provide access to the bloodstream. However, even if we assume that you had a break in your skin barrier at that time, then also a paper-thin cut or a scratch that is not even bleeding does not provide access to the bloodstream. There has to be a fresh, actively bleeding deep cut for the virus to gain access to the bloodstream. In my view, you have no risk of HIV whatsoever.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, I do not think you need to test for HIV. Also, there is no need to routinely screen for any other infection after a hotel stay.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.