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Is It Possible To Get HIV From A Hand Job Or Fingering A Woman?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Sep 2024
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.
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Answered by Dr. Pallavi.m (1 hour later)
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.
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Is It Possible To Get HIV From A Hand Job Or Fingering A Woman?

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.