Re: Help Drs- could i get herpes???
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:02:12 -0500 (CDT)
It is possible to get herpes from that experience. It is a higher
possibility if you had any abrasions from stimulation. You may want to
check with your gyn for more info.
At Sun, 19 Aug 2001, Julia wrote:
>
>Help!! what are the chances of contracting herpes in the following
>situation:
>
>The man had sores on his penis- we did not have sex, but decided that he
>would manually stimulate me. He touched his penis with his hands when
>he put a condom on it so it would not touch my body anywhere. But then
>he manually stimulated me vaginally with his fingers. We thought we
>were being safe by not having penis to vagina or mouth contact, but now
>I am reading some stuff on the internet about transferring with fingers.
>What are the odds that he transferred the virus to me with his fingers?
>If so, how long before I would have a break out? I am so scared and
>worried. I also have ongoing dysplasia problems and am worried about it
>affecting that. I don't want to ever have sex again.. it's so
>dangerous!
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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