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I masturbated using spit(saliva) as a lube. is this ok? i've read answers on here saying using spit can lead to hpv or gonnorrhea.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Saliva: This will not transmit sexually transmitted diseases even if you are using somebody else's saliva as a lubricant. In order to get an STD you must get it from somebody other than yourself, and saliva generally inactivates most organisms because of the enzymes it contains.

Answered 12/12/2020

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A member asked:

I masturbated using spit(saliva) as a lube. is this ok? i've read answers on here saying using spit can lead to hpv or gonnorrhea.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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