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A member asked:

I just recently found i have genital warts i haven't released in weeks can i masterbate maybe using a condom without spreading them further ?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Won't make it worse: Masturbation won't worsen the warts unless you are so vigorous that you abrade the wart and lead to a secondary bacterial infection.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2014

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Agree with Dr. E: It is okay to masturbate. You should see a doctor as warts can be treated.

Answered 12/21/2019

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