Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat
Family Physician
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had a massage with a 'happy ending' about a year ago. There was no penetration, only a hand job involved. I cannot confirm whether the masseuse had any cuts or active bleeding on her palms during the massage. Similarly, I am uncertain if I had a minor cut on my genitals from shaving, although it's unlikely that there was an open wound.
I am concerned that if there was a cut, it might have opened up while receiving the hand job. These worries have led me to consider the risk of HIV contamination.
Could you please advise me on whether I am at risk in this situation? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
Based on your description, it seems you are uncertain about whether there was a cut on your genitals or the masseuse's hand during the handjob.
The risk of HIV transmission exists if there is active discharge from an open wound, and if the masseuse is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. However, it is important to note that the risk in such scenarios is typically very low. HIV transmission typically requires direct contact between infected bodily fluids and mucous membranes or the bloodstream.
In your case, it seems unlikely that HIV transmission occurred during the handjob. If you are still worried, you can consider taking a fourth-generation HIV test to alleviate your concerns.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
I am confident that there was no active bleeding during the handjob. However, I am concerned that the handjob might have reopened any potential wound. I tend to think this is unlikely since her hands were fully oiled.
Additionally, I am curious whether the oil used during the massage could act as a barrier against potential transmission. Considering that any discharge would be exposed to air, I wonder if the virus could become inactive, as I understand that the virus degrades rapidly when exposed to air. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
You are correct about the inactivity of the virus in the air after the discharge has dried up. The chance of virus transmission through a handjob is very low.
If you are still worried, I recommend undergoing an HIV fourth-generation test. You can share the test results with me, and I can provide further guidance based on the outcome.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
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