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I massaged a man and washed my hands. then i accidentally touched a wet sperm stain on bed sheets with the back of my hand and just moments later i touched my nose with the back of my hand (that had just touched the sperm stain). is there a std risk?

Q: i massaged a man and washed my hands. then i accidentally touched a wet sperm stain on bed sheets with the back of my hand and just moments later i touched my nose with the back of my hand (that had just touched the sperm stain). is there a std risk?

: No, STD’s are not transmitted from inanimate surfaces. Good hand hygiene remains protective against all bugs otherwise.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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No, STD’s are not transmitted from inanimate surfaces. Good hand hygiene remains protective against all bugs otherwise.

Answered 11/9/2021

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A member asked:

I massaged a man and washed my hands. then i accidentally touched a wet sperm stain on bed sheets with the back of my hand and just moments later i touched my nose with the back of my hand (that had just touched the sperm stain). is there a std risk?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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