Can You Contract Hiv By Handling Inanimate Objects

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Last night i(male) did masturbate with a gay male and he used a tool( nearly a handle of a mug), cleaned with water and soap, stuffed my anus. So i am worried that i can get STDS or HIV through his action. Please answer my question? Thanks Sir...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your rub-and-tug buddy shoved the handle of a mug up your butt? Hmm. Well let's be thankful he didn't try to stuff the entire espresso machine up there. Your HIV-acquisition risk is nonexistent. Even if your buddy had shoved the same... Read more »

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First of all, I do appreciate your kind check and reply to my below case as soon as you have some time:

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