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A 34-year-old male asked:
I frequently go to spa for body to body massage but no oral, no sex at all. however,i sometimes have some pimples on my skin and the massage therapist breaks it accidentally. am i at risk of hiv/std if she have cuts on her hands and she has std?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Massage therapist will not massage you with cuts on her hands. You can not get these unless body fluids are exchanged. Tell the therapist to avoid the pimply areas.
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Answered Oct 19, 2022
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