Can STD Be Contracted Through Masturbation?

Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015

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Mon, 14 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello,

I recently decided to go to a strip club. When I was there, I was asked if I wanted a handjob which I accepted. However, I asked the stripper for a condom to make the process as safe as possible. I checked to see if the condom was sealed and it was. Then, while handling the condom I dropped the condom on the floor of a strip club and then I proceeded to putting the condom on. Other than that everything was safe. What, if any concerns do I have from this encounter? Will I need to get tested? I'm in a loving relationship and I do not want to expose my gf. Your insight would be great doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of any STDs

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.

You are concerned about possible transmission of a STD from a sex worker in a strip club with masturbation only. There is no risk in this situation for any STDs being transmitted.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

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