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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Non-penetrative Sex?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016

Question: I received a handjob from a lady after a massage. It was in the shower with soap. Was my activity risky and should I have a hiv test?I received a handjob from a lady after a massage. It was in the shower with soap. Was my activity risky and should I have a hiv test?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for HIV tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details.

HIV is not transmitted by hand job even if the person is HIV positive.You can allay fears of HIV totally.
There is no need for any HIV tests.
You can lead your life normally.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you

Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and Venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 minutes later)

thank you for your prompt reply, I would like some further advise,
I had a HIV antigen antibody test 5 days before the incident which was all clear. However my only exposure is a handjob so therefore i can stop worrying and move on ?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allay fears of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Yes. You need not worry about HIV. Forget this episode totally. You can lead a normal life.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T