A member asked:

How long can std's live on the hands, let's say if i fingered a woman? i read here that alcohol or soap will not kill hiv etc, when "cleaning up" after protected sex, meaning your hands, groin etc.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

STDs: Skin to skin transmission of stds include herpes, syphilis and hpv. In your scenario there is no risk of other stds.

Answered 2/22/2021

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Depends on type.: Alcohol or soap may help depending on type.

Answered 11/15/2017

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