Does A Wound On The Genitals Increases Chances Of Infection?

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

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Question : hello doctors,

I am a male and had one question if I were to shave my genitals and have a possible small cut from the razor that is not bleeding, then have intercourse would that cause me to contract something?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes definitely risk of STD and HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

As you stated that there was a cut in genital area but did not bleed. Yes definitely you may be at higher risk than normal individuals of contracting STD and HIV if sexual intercourse with a person having disease. It may be a small cut with no obvious bleed but definitely there is breach in integrity of skin and mucosa. There is no need for treatment. Just Keep genital area clean and practice barrier methods during intercourse.
Take care.
You can take a follow-up query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Sheetal Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (8 minutes later)

so if we both didn't have anything is it still possible

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of infection. :):)

Detailed Answer:
Well come back.
If you are in a monogamous relationship with your partner then in that case there is no risk of any disease if your partner has no disease. No need for any investigations.
Best of health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E