Masturbation Risks

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I have had mutual masturbation, am i at risk?

Hello. i am a 14 year old male and i sometimes have mutual masturbation with people i meet in subway bathrooms. i haven't giving oral sex, had anal, or had anything go in me. i have only let them masturbate me and give me oral. i have...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear lyl,Sounds like you should be tested for HIV, although what you describe is relatively low risk behavior. You should also be tested for hepatitis A, B and syphilis, although it is unlikely you have any. However you can be vaccinated for... Read more »

succinct, focused question (mutual masturbation risk)

Dr Bob, I'll be as brief as possible: mutual masturbation exposure only, no penetration of any... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Mutual masturbation risk?

Hi, I had mutual masturbation with a guy (we are both guys). He touched himself and then my penis,... Read more »

Response from Richard Cordova III »

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Explain why masturbation with panties is no risk

Posted by Worried12, 5 Replies

Im sorry to make ANOTHER topic, but Im finally about over it. Please go in depth why I couldnt have gotten HIV. On fluid soaks into the panties does it die? Once it dries does it die? How long would it live? If the panties were wet is there a risk?... Read more »

Masturbation with panties, part 3.

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I masturbated with a pair of worn panties that had a yellow stain. I know I have little risk but I am still worried. Here are my symptoms
Swollen lymp node under chin
receding and dark red gums
pain on my waist line
itching in armpits
body itching

PLease,... Read more »

I masturbated with a pair of used panties

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Any risk for HIV of STDs? I think I have worried myself into symptoms. Dr. Bob says no, but I'm still worried. Read more »

mutual masturbation

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently engaged in mutual masturbation with a male friend of mine. I am recently separated, back into the dating scene, and felt that this would be safe. I abstained from intercourse or oral sex. However, in retrospect I am concerned about him... Read more »

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