Are There Risks Of STDs After Sexual Contact With Someone With Possible Infection?

Posted on Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Question: I recently went to a strip club and things got heated. I ended up fingering the stripper. I noticed afterwards that her fluids on my fingerd smell bad ( fishy). Needless to say, I used my hand sanitizer. I also took a long shower and used antibacterial soap. My question is, am I at risk for any STD?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to cause infection if no skin wound present.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. STDs can spread if there is communication of infected body fluid with yours (e.g open skin wound, etc). If no such communication has occurred then its unlikely to cause any such infection.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Is there a risk for herpes? Do you recommend getting tested for STDs?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Test can be done for personal satisfaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for the followup query. You can get the test done for your personal satisfaction. As mentioned earlier, if there is no external wound then chances of disease are unlikely.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy