A member asked:

Is it ok to use saliva as lube for self masturbation on penis ? are there any risks involved ? disclaimer - i have congested sinuses?

Q: is it ok to use saliva as lube for self masturbation on penis ? are there any risks involved ? disclaimer - i have congested sinuses?

: No risk at all from self exposure to one's own saliva, anywhere on the body. Nothing to worry about.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk at all from self exposure to one's own saliva, anywhere on the body. Nothing to worry about.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/19/2023

0 views

Thank

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes, it is safe to use your own saliva as a lubricant for masturbation. with moderation, you should have no problems with this practice. Enjoy.

Answered 2/27/2023

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Is it ok to use saliva as lube for self masturbation on penis ? are there any risks involved ? disclaimer - i have congested sinuses?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

When i masturbate, after about 10 minutes a significant amount of hard particles, premature hair and occasional sharp crystalline material begins to erupt from the base of my penis and scrotum, following the scrotal and penile raphe. oil based lube?

A member asked:

Was wondering about masturbation techniques that are less likely to cause irritation to the penis? i use lube, but have lengthy masturbation time.

A member asked:

I used lotion as a lube for masturbating. My penis is sore afterwards. Is this normal?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a rash-like irritation (redness) on the head of one's penis after masturbating w/out lube? It went away after 1or 2 days.

A member asked:

A friend of mine used neosporin as lube to masturbate and now claims to have itching and burning and pain at the tip of his penis and a rash near tip?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Hello I am a 16 year old male. Now , just a few minutes ago, I used my saliva as a lubrications to masturbate and one I ejaculated, I had just remembered I had a cold sore near the back of my throat. Would this spread to my penis in any way ?

I masturbated using spit(saliva) as a lube. Is this ok? I've read answers on here saying using spit can lead to HPV or gonnorrhea.

Is it ok and safe to use saliva as a lube to masturbate oneself with? No infections or diseases can happen etc?

My penis tip is often red and inflamed from masturbation which I do daily once a day or every other day. Use plenty of lube and it still gets red &sore, but goes down in 24-48hrs. Is there any creams/meds that can prevent this from getting red easily?

Anal masturbation using saliva as lube. Is it safe?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?