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STDs from handjob?
I know it's not very common not but I'm trying to figure out what's going on. Four days ago I received a handjob. The woman did lick her hand once for some lubrication but there was no other contact other than her hands with my genitals. She may have touched her own genitals with her hands but only on the outside of her vagina. Immediately afterwards I washed my penis and I thoroughly cleaned it with an antibacterial wet wipe. From the next morning on, I've felt a mild burning inside the head of my penis, kind of like you would feel if it got irritated from soap or sand or something. It doesn't hurt when I pee but it feels like I have to pee often and I've noticed more pee dribbling out into my underwear than normal. There is no visible redness or irritation anywhere. Just a warm feeling and mild burning. I thought maybe the wet wipe chemicals got in my urethra but its been four days now and it's not getting much better. My urine is clear and there is no discharge. What could it be?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
"STDs from handjob?"
No.
HHH, MD
No.
HHH, MD
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Thanks for the thanks. This information doesn't change my opinion or advice.
I would advise against closely "wathing the area". First, if you develop anything, you'll know it by quick glance; you won't need to inspect carefully. Second, there is no chance you were infected; if herpes were to show up, it would be from some other more risky exposure, not the one you have described. Third, warts typically don't become visible sooner than 2-3 months, and the average is 6-12 months. You'll drive yourself crazy by close observation for such a long time.
I would advise against closely "wathing the area". First, if you develop anything, you'll know it by quick glance; you won't need to inspect carefully. Second, there is no chance you were infected; if herpes were to show up, it would be from some other more risky exposure, not the one you have described. Third, warts typically don't become visible sooner than 2-3 months, and the average is 6-12 months. You'll drive yourself crazy by close observation for such a long time.
My symptoms have gone away today (day 5) so maybe it was just irritation or all in my head. I had a bowenoid papulosis on my penis which was frozen off by a dr a month ago. It hasn't healed completely yet and there still was a tiny scab. I had forgotten about it before the experience. Does that put me at additional risk for any stds as my skin was not completely intact there? I'm going to watch the area around it for signs of warts or herpes. It's the waiting that is the hardest part though. Thank you so much for your help!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The above glib, simplistic reply to the question as you posed in the title is, in fact, accurate. I replied that way to just make the point.
STDs are rarely if ever transmitted by saliva, which inhibits or kills many pathogenic bacteria and viruses; and the amount of genital secretions that can be transmitted by such indirect contact is generally to little for transmission to occur. Further, the skin of the penis, like the skin of your arm or hand, is resistant to infection unless there is an overt wound.
As for your symptoms, there are no STDs that would cause the symptoms you describe, unless there were simultaneous discharge of pus or mucus, sores on the outside, etc. Your symptoms are, however, quite typical for genitally focused anxiety, which I suspect is the main issue here. And as you suggest yourself, a physical or chemical irritation also is possible; a sexual lubricant getting into the urethra could cause it, as could minor trauma from vigorous massaging.
A few days ago I replied to a question that offered an opportunity to address the biological reasons STDs are rarely transmitted by exposures other than penile insertive intercourse. The link to that thread is below, as is an older one that makes many of the same points. (In the second link, read the entire thread; the important points are in the follow-up comments.)
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1861534
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1119533
If your symptoms persist, or if you develop more typical STD symptoms (blisters/sores of the penis, discharge of pus or mucus), of course see a doctor or clinic. However, based on the exposure and your symptoms, I really don’t think you have anything to worry about. Assuming things clear up on their own, as I think they will, I don’t recommend STD testing and believe it is safe for you to continue unprotected sex with your regular partner if you have one.
I hope this has helped. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
STDs are rarely if ever transmitted by saliva, which inhibits or kills many pathogenic bacteria and viruses; and the amount of genital secretions that can be transmitted by such indirect contact is generally to little for transmission to occur. Further, the skin of the penis, like the skin of your arm or hand, is resistant to infection unless there is an overt wound.
As for your symptoms, there are no STDs that would cause the symptoms you describe, unless there were simultaneous discharge of pus or mucus, sores on the outside, etc. Your symptoms are, however, quite typical for genitally focused anxiety, which I suspect is the main issue here. And as you suggest yourself, a physical or chemical irritation also is possible; a sexual lubricant getting into the urethra could cause it, as could minor trauma from vigorous massaging.
A few days ago I replied to a question that offered an opportunity to address the biological reasons STDs are rarely transmitted by exposures other than penile insertive intercourse. The link to that thread is below, as is an older one that makes many of the same points. (In the second link, read the entire thread; the important points are in the follow-up comments.)
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1861534
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1119533
If your symptoms persist, or if you develop more typical STD symptoms (blisters/sores of the penis, discharge of pus or mucus), of course see a doctor or clinic. However, based on the exposure and your symptoms, I really don’t think you have anything to worry about. Assuming things clear up on their own, as I think they will, I don’t recommend STD testing and believe it is safe for you to continue unprotected sex with your regular partner if you have one.
I hope this has helped. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
