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Can you catch hiv or a std if you never take baths, she has a phobia she's scared of the tub and she's been like this forever?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Sounds like this: person has a phobia, an irrational fear. I'm sure it is not pleasant for her. Her best choice is to see a clinical psychologist who works w/phobias to help her. Clinical hypnosis, systematic desensitization, and other treatments can help. Peace and good health.

Answered 1/24/2015

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A member asked:

Can you catch hiv or a std if you never take baths, she has a phobia she's scared of the tub and she's been like this forever?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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