Can HIV Be Contracted Through Non-penetrative Sexual Activity?

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

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Tue, 27 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi I am an exotic dancer. I was rubbing up against a customer for a few minutes when I noticed he had his pants unzipped. It looked like his penis was still in his boxers, but, I am not sure. I am certain there was no penetration. What is my risk?

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV/STD risk is negligible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.

Just rubbing against genitals (even if his penis exposed outside the clothes) carries only a negligible as per CDC, XXXXXXX As long as there is no penetration, you need not worry much as the risk for STD/HIV are almost nil in this way.
Dr S.Murugan

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