How Is HIV Transmitted?

Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2014

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Question : Hello Dr, I had been to a lap dance last night and the stripper got naked. I touched her in many parts and around her private parts (not on the vagina though) too with bare hands. I also kissed her in her neck and in the body and butt cheeks. After about 4 / 5 mins, I went and washed my hands and lips. My lips might have been dry due to a cold weather. I did this with 2 ladies. Both the times, i went and washed my hands and lips. What is the risk of HIV / other STDs? I have been to lap dances 3 times before, but never did the girls get naked, but here. I am a little anxious because of that. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: You are safe for now Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX HIV and STDs spread from infected fluids to cuts in the body So if your hands were intact and you washed your hands well, it is unlikely to cause a spread Still to be safe, avoid such activity in future Best of luck Dr Mittal, MD

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