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Is It Possible To Get HIV From A Hand Job Or Fingering A Woman?
Posted on
Fri, 25 Nov 2022
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Fri, 25 Nov 2022
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Question : Hi - I have been very uneasy about an encounter I had. is it possible to get HIV from a handjob or fingering a woman? I am very anxious.
Brief Answer:
No, handjob or fingering don't make you contract HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
My answer to your question is no. HIV cannot be transmitted just by handjob and fingering. It needs any infectious fluids like blood or semen to come into contact with an abraded skin or sexual contact, meaning by penetration of penis into vagina and ejaculation. You don't need to worry.
If you still have doubt get tested for HIV after 4-6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
No, handjob or fingering don't make you contract HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
My answer to your question is no. HIV cannot be transmitted just by handjob and fingering. It needs any infectious fluids like blood or semen to come into contact with an abraded skin or sexual contact, meaning by penetration of penis into vagina and ejaculation. You don't need to worry.
If you still have doubt get tested for HIV after 4-6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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