
Can HIV Infection Be Contracted Through Masturbation?

Brief Answer:
You have no risk for HIV through masturbation and putting finger in anus
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Masturbation is the safest way of sexual activity among all types.
One can not get any HIV/STD through self masturbation even if put the finger into anus.
HIV is acquired through some sort of exchange of body fluids from an infected person to the other. Sex with another unknown individual, blood transfusion, sharing of needles and needle prick are the common way of HIV transmission apart from mother to child transmission.
So there is no risk of HIV for you through self masturbation, even if you did not wash your hands.
Dr S.Murugan
You have no risk for HIV through masturbation and putting finger in anus
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Masturbation is the safest way of sexual activity among all types.
One can not get any HIV/STD through self masturbation even if put the finger into anus.
HIV is acquired through some sort of exchange of body fluids from an infected person to the other. Sex with another unknown individual, blood transfusion, sharing of needles and needle prick are the common way of HIV transmission apart from mother to child transmission.
So there is no risk of HIV for you through self masturbation, even if you did not wash your hands.
Dr S.Murugan
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