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I use a pillow to masturbate every time. gets washed once in 1-2 weeks and lays on the couch etc. chance of std, infection? no symptoms just wondering

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Poor Hygiene: You cannot give yourself an STD. These done just appear without exposure to a previously infected human sexually. But, hygiene that is poor leads to bacterial or yeast infections frequently.

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Answered 5/1/2020

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A member asked:

I use a pillow to masturbate every time. gets washed once in 1-2 weeks and lays on the couch etc. chance of std, infection? no symptoms just wondering

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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