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A member asked:

So i inserted my finger into a woman's vagina and licked it am i at a high risk for hpv please help!

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Dr. Timothy Raichle
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: No, this single event is not going to put you at significant risk for hpv transmission.
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