What Are The Chances Of STD Transmission Through Kissing?

Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 2014

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Sat, 6 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : Ok, very simple. I think I am very safe but want to be certain so I don't pass anything to my partner.
A stripper with no sores kissed me for less than 2 seconds lip to lip no tongue.
She also sucked and bit lightly on my nipples.
I am a worrier by nature and just want another opinion.
Any probability of STD's? And, if so, how likely and which ones?? Or is it ok?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes simplex is a rare possibility.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I gave gone through the description.With the given description there is chances of Herpes simplex virus transmission. The chances are least if the partner did not have active infection.Just kiss for 2 seconds it is almost nil even if active lesion.
Other STDs are not transmitted by this mode.
I would consider as no risk.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

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