A member asked:

Is it possible to get a high risk cancer-casuing strain of human papilloma virus from humping the bathtub floor, bathtub walls or bathroom mat for long periods? that was how i used to masturbate. i am a male?

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Whose bath tub?: If it was your bath tub, there is no risk. You should get HPV vaccine to prevent infection from other sources and sex. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!

Answered 11/20/2020

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: HPV is never transmitted by cotnact with an any inanimate object or surface. For example, household contacts of infected persons never catch HPV themselves, even after years of sharing toilets, showers, towels, etc. You're only at ridk of HPV by having sex. If you weren't vaccinated against HPV when younger, speak with your doctor about it now. Vaccine prevents 90% of health problems from HPV.

Answered 10/7/2021

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