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I have an embarrassing question... if i have masturbated with someone elses used panties is there a risk that i can get an std or not? the panties had been aired out for three days but unwashed?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: STD bacteria and viruses are very fragile and would not surive 3 days of drying. No risk at all.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/6/2020

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