Can HIV Be Contracted Through Sexual Activity During Menstruation?

Posted on Sun, 20 Mar 2016

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Sun, 20 Mar 2016 Answered on

Thu, 26 May 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi Doctor,

I would like to know the risk of catching HIV from a hand job with possible menstrual blood. I was not aware that the CSW i was with was menstruating until i went to my hotel room toilet and saw a bloody tampoon. She rubbed all over my penis including the pee hole. I am really worried its been 4 days. Have searched online and all are saying its a risk free behaviour. But there was blood involved.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Still minor risk

Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome.
I understand your worries but risk for any infecetion is negligible even if there was contact with blood so you don't need to worry. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (26 hours later)

Hi Doc,

So there is no chance of transmission even if the time between her touching herself and me is 10 secs.
Given on your analysis can i continue having unprotected sex with my regular partner?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk

Detailed Answer:
I don't think there is a risk so yes you can.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar