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I painted and i had some paint on my hands, i was masturbating for the first time but i think that some paint may have rubbed off can it get infected?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Unlikely: As long as the skin and mucous membranes were not broken it is not probable that you are going to be infected.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 8/6/2012

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A member asked:

I painted and i had some paint on my hands, i was masturbating for the first time but i think that some paint may have rubbed off can it get infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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