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Is It Possible To Get An STD From Masturbation?

I actually have a few questions, if you wouldn't mind answering.
1. Is it theoretically, in the weirdest of circumstances, even remotely, at all possible to get an STD from masturbation?
2. If one was to masturbate without washing their hands first, could they get an STD if they had been, say, doing laundry before and their hands came in contact with someone else's underwear or something?
3. Would a vaginal sore, if you were a virgin, automatically be from herpes or another STD?

Thank you so much for your help!
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
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Thank you for query.masturbation reduces the desire to have sex.If followed in a hygienic manner it will not transmit STDs or HIV.But can transmit other simple infections if not hygienic. genital herpes usually transmitted by Sexual route.but there are other types of herpes also.Sore may be due to other causes other than herpes.So consult doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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Is It Possible To Get An STD From Masturbation?

Thank you for query.masturbation reduces the desire to have sex.If followed in a hygienic manner it will not transmit STDs or HIV.But can transmit other simple infections if not hygienic. genital herpes usually transmitted by Sexual route.but there are other types of herpes also.Sore may be due to other causes other than herpes.So consult doctor for diagnosis and treatment.