A member asked:

So the bf likes it when i suck on his fingers. if his fingers are dirty could i possibly get the flu from that?

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Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Umm: You've got no greater chance of getting the flu from sucking on his fingers than you do sucking on any other part of him. And if he has the flu, i would avoid all sucking.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

So the bf likes it when i suck on his fingers. if his fingers are dirty could i possibly get the flu from that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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