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Why Is Ther Such Conflictingg Information Over Handjobs? Is It
Question: Why is ther such conflictingg information over handjobs? Is it safe aex from stds includimg hpv?
Brief Answer:
No risk of STDs including HPV
Detailed Answer:
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A handjob is absolutely safe if it was only a handjob and nothing else, even from HPV. This is because genital HPV is a local infection of genital skin and mucosa. So, it could only be transmitted if someone infected genitalia comes in contact with someone else's genitals. Genital HPV is not transmitted to someone's else genitals through hands as genital HPV is an infection only of genitals.
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No risk of STDs including HPV
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.
A handjob is absolutely safe if it was only a handjob and nothing else, even from HPV. This is because genital HPV is a local infection of genital skin and mucosa. So, it could only be transmitted if someone infected genitalia comes in contact with someone else's genitals. Genital HPV is not transmitted to someone's else genitals through hands as genital HPV is an infection only of genitals.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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