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Can HIV Or STD Be Contracted Through Skin To Skin Contact?

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016

Question: Hi,
I had back pain and therefore went for a deep tissue massage. The massure while massaging my buttocks went very deep and was a bit rough on some occasions touched my anal area. Do I need to get any std hiv tests just incase?

regards .

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk

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

HIV is not transmitted by skin to skin contact or massage .You can allay fears of HIV/STDs. Touching anal area will not transmit HIV. There is no need to get tested for HIV or STDs.

You can get back to me for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor for your prompt reply,
I have some pimples between my buttocks is that still no risk.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No risk.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

There is no risk even if there are pimples in the area.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (34 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor. However I have one last question, I have some bleeding above my anus from time to time and I did notice some dry blood on the tissue today. I am assuming still no risk? thankyou in advance once again.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

If it is just massage then there is no risk even if you have bleeding wound. If she also had bleeding wound in her hand then there are minor chances.It is very unlikely as you would have noticed it.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 hours later)

So Doctor what your saying is that she would also have to have a deep bleeding cut not mixed with oil in order for there to be a chance of infection. Okay thank you.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes. If both had bleeding wounds(wounds in her hands and area of contact in you) , then there are possibility of transmission of HIV. Otherwise there is no chance of transmission.

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

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar