Can STD Or Herpes Be Contracted Through Non-penetrative Sex?

Posted on Sun, 6 Aug 2017

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Sun, 6 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : Can you get any std, herpes from giving someone a handjob but they didn't cum?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Unlikely to get an STD from a handjob. If you never saw any active lesions on the penis and you have not wounds on your hands, there is just no reason to het worried. The skin is more protective than mucous membranes that can easily allow germs to penetrate and cause infections.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

I have a small cut near my right pointing finger nail and not cuts but I guess skin coming off between my fingers. Still no? I washed my hands like 5 mins after

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are safe!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are safe. There is no reason to get worried about this.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad