Can HIV Infection Be Contracted Through Body Massage?

Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2016

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Mon, 10 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi..went for erotic body to body massage..we both were naked and she rub her body against mine using gel..no sex..she inserted her finger inside my anus where i had a cut from someday..and then handjob..should i go for hiv..i cannot sleep in tension..its freaking me out...what if she touches her vagina and then my cut inside anus or anything like this ..please help

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for HIV testing after one month.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

The lady had given you blow job only without any penetrative activity then you need not to worry for HIV because the possibility of transmision through the way you had mentioned is very unlikely or nil.

As such no testing is required but still to relieve the tension or anxiety related to HIV you can go for 4th generation HIV Duos or RNA PCR test after 15days or one month. For any further query get back to me any time and I am always here to help you out.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (21 minutes later)

but she touched my cut inside my anus with her finger so this is something to worry

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry much.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Even though she had touched any cut inside anus than also the risk is very unlikely because HIV virus needs human blood for its growth and its survival outside the human body or in an open environment is very difficult and it will die within seconds only.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (41 minutes later)

thanks doctor..so can i relax and i dont have to go for hiv test?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can relax.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back once again.

You can definitely relax your self and no need to go for HIV testing also as the risk is very unlikely. For any further query you can get back to me any time and I am always available here to help you out.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (23 hours later)

Hi doctor..I am feeling low and tired also..is this to worry?..I know i did wrong and feeling guilty and cannot focus..everytime the thought of what if is coming..u said go for hiv test after one month for my peace of mind..so should i also go for test after 3 months as well..i am getting married also after 4 months..

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes definitely.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM once again.

Nothing to worry about tiredness or weakness just take some multivitamins and you will be fine soon. You can definitely go for repeat test after 3 months and the result will surely come in your favor. Don't get worried and move on with your marriage plans.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (17 minutes later)

thanks doc..may b i am panicking a lot..what tests should i go for after three months and what do you really suggest should i really go for even a single test or i just move on and try to concentrate on my career and forget about this and try to come out of my guilt..and accept that everything is fine and no need to worry..i am ok...please suggest..ur advice matters a lot..

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go for 4th gen HIV Duos test after 3 months.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

As such the risk in your case is very unlikely so you need not to worry much but to relieve your anxiety I will advice you to go for 4th gen HIV Duo test after 3 months and test result will clear all your doubts so be relaxed and move ahead in life happily.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

thanks doc..after talking to you, actually now I am not thinking anything and feeling relaxed so I am not going for any test. Is this fine or would you still suggest me to go for test after 3 months..
?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is absolutely fine.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

If you don't want to get tested then too it is surely fine because the risk is unlikely so just calm down and move ahead in life happily with your family.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee