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Can STD Be Transmitted Through The Use Of A Sex Toy?
Question: Last week I stupidly used a "porous" dildo analy for about 5 minutes. Now I have come to know that the dildo had been used by a person with HIV and possible stds. I would say there was a time gap of about 15 hours before they could have used it before me. Before using it I somewhat cleaned it with warm water and dish detergent. Now the dildo had been in stores a cool temp room in that time frame. Am I at risk for any stds or hiv?
Brief Answer:
HIV/STD risk is negligible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
There are different types of materials used under the porous dildo.
Anyhow these are some of the facts about the transmission of STD/HIV:
These organisms are highly fragile can not live outside the body or body fluids not more than few seconds.
They can not withstand drying, heat, atmospheric oxygen etc.
So there is no chance of these organisms to be viable after one or two hours.
You had used the dildo nearly after 15 hours. Moreover you had cleaned it with warm water and dish washing cleanser (highly alkaline detergent).
So there is almost negligible risk for transmission of HIV/STD through the same. Nothing to worry.
Dr S.Murugan
HIV/STD risk is negligible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
There are different types of materials used under the porous dildo.
Anyhow these are some of the facts about the transmission of STD/HIV:
These organisms are highly fragile can not live outside the body or body fluids not more than few seconds.
They can not withstand drying, heat, atmospheric oxygen etc.
So there is no chance of these organisms to be viable after one or two hours.
You had used the dildo nearly after 15 hours. Moreover you had cleaned it with warm water and dish washing cleanser (highly alkaline detergent).
So there is almost negligible risk for transmission of HIV/STD through the same. Nothing to worry.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So would you say it's safe to continue having unprotected sex with my wife. We are in a monogamous relTionship. Should I go to testing of any sort?
Brief Answer:
After ruled out HIV/STD can have unprotected sex with your wife.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You had not mentioned how long back you had used the Dildo.
I mentioned the risk is negligible. As there is some mental disturbance and as there is a possibility of any illness or abnormal health might possibly be correlated to the past Dildo use, it is better to have screening tests for STD/HIV and rule out these possibilities totally and proceed with unprotected sex with your wife. Till then safe sex is preferable.
Regarding the tests you can have STD panel 4-6 weeks after the use of dildo and tests for HIV and hepatitis after 90 days.
Dr S.Murugan
After ruled out HIV/STD can have unprotected sex with your wife.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You had not mentioned how long back you had used the Dildo.
I mentioned the risk is negligible. As there is some mental disturbance and as there is a possibility of any illness or abnormal health might possibly be correlated to the past Dildo use, it is better to have screening tests for STD/HIV and rule out these possibilities totally and proceed with unprotected sex with your wife. Till then safe sex is preferable.
Regarding the tests you can have STD panel 4-6 weeks after the use of dildo and tests for HIV and hepatitis after 90 days.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I used the rubber dildo 2 weeks ago. Will an early dectection HIV test be accurate in my situation.
Brief Answer:
HIV antigen test conclusive by 3-4 weeks after risk activity.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Antigen based HIV tests (P24 antigen test, DNA PCR Test, RNA PCR qualitative Test) can detect the presence of the infection, if present, as early as a weak after the risk activity but becomes more conclusive after 3-4 weeks.
Most of these tests detect or rule out only the HIV1 infection (HIV 1 is most prevalent up to 99%). It is better to have the antigen test which also can rule out HIV 2, which would be available in selective centers. There by we can rule out the both HIV 1 and 2. Have a nice time.
Dr S.Murugan
HIV antigen test conclusive by 3-4 weeks after risk activity.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Antigen based HIV tests (P24 antigen test, DNA PCR Test, RNA PCR qualitative Test) can detect the presence of the infection, if present, as early as a weak after the risk activity but becomes more conclusive after 3-4 weeks.
Most of these tests detect or rule out only the HIV1 infection (HIV 1 is most prevalent up to 99%). It is better to have the antigen test which also can rule out HIV 2, which would be available in selective centers. There by we can rule out the both HIV 1 and 2. Have a nice time.
Dr S.Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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