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How long hiv survive on sex toy (non living thing?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV is not transmitted through inanimate surfaces, please check cdc.gov for details regarding HIV transmission.

Answered 8/12/2021

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I used a vibrator sex toy, I didnt anally penetrate but did massage it around there. It wasnt mine and forgot to wash it before. I know it cant have been used at least 12 hours before I used it and I dont think this person has HIV. Will I be ok?

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