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Does A Wound On The Genitals Increases Chances Of Infection?
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?
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?
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.
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If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
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
so if we both didn't have anything is it still possible
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.
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.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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