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Can Staph Infection Be Contracted Through Masturbation?
Can you get a staph infection from masturbating? (Looked like I had herpes or some form of cold sore on the head of my penis, but this was my personal opinion, and my doctor said it was a staph infection and antibiotics with ointment should do the trick given time)
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Infection of urethra by Staph or other such bacteria is possible with masturbation, if done in unhygienic condition. In case you notice this, you need to take appropriate antibiotic treatment for its cure and abstain from sexual activities till the lesions subside completely. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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Can Staph Infection Be Contracted Through Masturbation?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Infection of urethra by Staph or other such bacteria is possible with masturbation, if done in unhygienic condition. In case you notice this, you need to take appropriate antibiotic treatment for its cure and abstain from sexual activities till the lesions subside completely. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.