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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Naked Body Massage?
Question: Hi Doctor,
A question around the risk of HIV transmission in case of body to body massage. Let's say that the person and the masseuse are naked, and through a body to body massage, the penis gets rubbed against the vagina but no penetration happens. Is there a risk if virus transmission in case the masseuse has HIV?
Thanks
A question around the risk of HIV transmission in case of body to body massage. Let's say that the person and the masseuse are naked, and through a body to body massage, the penis gets rubbed against the vagina but no penetration happens. Is there a risk if virus transmission in case the masseuse has HIV?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the genitals are in contact, there is some risk of transmission. It isn't as great of a risk as with intercourse, but if there is contact of mucus membranes and bodily secretions, then there is some risk.
Best to wear a condom in such situations.
I hope this information helps.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh
General & Family Physician
Information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the genitals are in contact, there is some risk of transmission. It isn't as great of a risk as with intercourse, but if there is contact of mucus membranes and bodily secretions, then there is some risk.
Best to wear a condom in such situations.
I hope this information helps.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh
General & Family Physician
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