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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?

Q: 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?

: HIV won't survive that long outside the body even if the vibrator was contaminated with HIV.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

HIV won't survive that long outside the body even if the vibrator was contaminated with HIV.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

From what you describe- yes. But this is still risky and unhygenic.

Answered 12/22/2022

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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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