Does HIV Transmit Through Non-penetrative Sexual Activity?

Posted on Fri, 27 Nov 2015

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Fri, 27 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : hello
is rubbing two penis togather can cause any STD? which is safer with lube or dry rub?
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rubbing external genitalia can transmit herpes and Hpv

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern.

Rubbing external genitalia can transmit STDs like genital herpes and Hpv. It does'nt matter if it is dry rubbing or with lube.

Regards

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