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Can An STD Be Transmitted From A Used Tampon Applicator?
How likely is it to get an STD from a used plastic tampon applicator? There was no cotton in it and I did not know that it had been previously used when I picked it up. I did not look closely at it before inserting, obviously, or else I would not have done it. As soon as I noticed I immediately washed out with soap and water.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for spread of STD (sexually transmitted diseases) by this way.
STD organisms die when they are in environment for more than 10-15 minutes.
So even if that applicator is infected, there won't be any living organisms on it.
So no need to worry for STD.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for spread of STD (sexually transmitted diseases) by this way.
STD organisms die when they are in environment for more than 10-15 minutes.
So even if that applicator is infected, there won't be any living organisms on it.
So no need to worry for STD.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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