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I changed a menstral cup at a water park and forgot to wash my hands before removal. could i pick up an sti? i am breastfeeding and don't want pass it
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Skin is Barrier: Your skin is a good barrier. You cannot get chlamydia or gonorrhea on your skin. Viral infections, such as herpes, are not passed this way. I would say absolutely not.
Answered 9/4/2013
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No: Sti transmission would require direct contact from one person to another person. You cannot get a sexually transmitted infection from pool water. You could get a common skin infection from not washing your hands and inserting them into your vagina, so good hygiene is important for that reason.
Answered 9/4/2013
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