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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Stroking Of The Genitals?

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Question : Is there any possibilities for STI like HIV,HSV and HPV, if I touch outside vegina and pubic hair by finger?it happeeed before 4 years
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No risk of STIs by touching external genitalia

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

STIs are only transmitted by vaginal, anal or oral sex. Touching external genitalia is not a route for STIs as intact skin of hands is an effective barrier to STIs.

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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Stroking Of The Genitals?

Brief Answer: No risk of STIs by touching external genitalia Detailed Answer: hello. thank you for writing to us I am Dr. Kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. STIs are only transmitted by vaginal, anal or oral sex. Touching external genitalia is not a route for STIs as intact skin of hands is an effective barrier to STIs. Regards