Can HIV Be Contracted Through Non-penetrative Sexual Activity With Same Gender?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016

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Question : Hi doctor. i went for a massage about 9 days ago. the guy that massaged me, masturbated with me. there was ejaculation from both of us. there was no sexual intercourse. I am not sure of his HIV Status. Is it possible for me to get HIV from this activity ? There was sperm ejaculation from us both but no intercourse

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of transmission of HIV is nil.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

If it is only mutual Masturbation, then there is no chance of transmission of HIV. As per the description, there is no history of Intercourse.
So there is no chance of HIV transmission.
You can allay fears of HIV.
There is no need to test for HIV.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Hi doctor

thank you for your quick response

Yes, there was no sexual intercourse , only mutual masturbation with ejaculation.

He ejaculated on my stomach, there was contact with this semen on my stomach, does this carry any risk ?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Skin is an effective barrier to HIV. There is no risk by this act. You can allay fears of HIV.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (15 minutes later)

last question doctor

for peace of mind, can i go for PCR HIV TEST..... After how many days can test be done ?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
After 10-14 days exposure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

With the given description I do not see any need for HIV tests. It will add to your anxiety.
If you still desire , you can go for HIV 1&2 RNA PCR after 10-14 days of exposure.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 minutes later)

Hi Doctor

Thank you very much for all your expertise and surety, much appreciated

I now feel much better after consulting with you

I was very worried

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you safe and good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for wishes.
Wish you safe and good health.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar