What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission Through Non Penetrative Sexual Activity?

Posted on Sun, 22 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi dr

I went to a massage parlour.

The lady & I took bath together where we rub st each other body..chances of hiv.

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV risk is negligible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.

Without a penetrative anal, vaginal or oral sex, rubbing against each other's body while taking bath has negligible risk towards acquiring HIV infection as per CDC, XXXXXXX
Even we can interpret that your HIV risk is almost nil without any type of penetrative sex.
Dr S.Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (3 hours later)

Thanks doc...do you suggest for hiv testing..

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
HIV test is not necessary for your encounter at massage parlor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You don't really need a HIV test for the above said incidence.
But if you have doubts about HIV infection, it may hurt you in future at any occasion or with any small ailment. A negative HIV test would assure you a relief and confidence. So no harm in taking up the test after the window period and rule out the negligible possibility of HIV.
Dr S.Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj