A member asked:

Im worried that my underwear touched the public bathroom wall while i was urinating is there a big risk from getting uti/std from this? i need to mention that the walls were absolutely disgusting and had stuff on it?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Zero risk. You cannot catch STDs from any kind of contact other than sex itself. It doesn't matter how clean, unclean or "disgusting" the bathroom might have been. Don't be worried about this.

Answered 9/6/2023

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The chance of getting an UTI or STI in this scenario are extremely low despite the disgusting situation. Pl dont use that BR again.

Answered 9/6/2023

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