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If somebody masturbates with their own unclean objects can that cause an std? or is there only a certain pathogen person to person that causes an std?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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STDs are infections: No. Of course not. Stds are specific bacterial, viral, or other infections transmitted during sexual activity with an infected human.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 1/26/2014

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A member asked:

If somebody masturbates with their own unclean objects can that cause an std? or is there only a certain pathogen person to person that causes an std?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Alves agreed

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