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I wiped my hands which had semen on a towel. i used the same to wipe my vagina. i did not indulge in. activities comprising penetration. is there risk?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Minimal, but yes: If you had washed your hands before wiping your vagina and used a different towel then the risk would have been zero.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I wiped my hands which had semen on a towel. i used the same to wipe my vagina. i did not indulge in. activities comprising penetration. is there risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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