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foot massage and HIV worry
I have read posts on how massages are not a route for HIV infection. However, i have a specific question about foot massages. I recently gave a foot massage to a woman that I had just met. I don't remember if I had any fresh cuts or whether she had cuts on her feet.
I wonder if there is any need for me to get tested, or if there is any risk for HIV or other STDs?
I guess if I had a cut, I would have felt it and/or seen blood on my hands. But, still any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.
I wonder if there is any need for me to get tested, or if there is any risk for HIV or other STDs?
I guess if I had a cut, I would have felt it and/or seen blood on my hands. But, still any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks for the response. Plus, massage of any kind is probably not a very likely avenue for infection, even if there are small cuts. At least that is what I am guessing based on some of the other forum posts?
you would have known if BOTH of you had wide open bleeding cuts.
no testing is needed.
no testing is needed.
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