Peeps answered Saturday July 5 2008, 10:15 pm: Among the risks, herpes (HSV-1 or HSV-2) and genital warts (HPV) are probably the most likely. I know HPV can live under the fingernails and herpes is so easily spread that many people with coldsores even end up having sores on their fingertips at some point. You touch so many things during the day you have no idea what's on your hands or deep in your nails that you cannot reach to wash away.
(For further note: Yes, guys get HPV too and can spread it to females. Guys typically do not show signs of having HPV, only the strain that causes warts MIGHT cause them to have warts on their penis; however, many men with HPV have no idea they have it and there is yet to be a test to see if a guy has contracted it so there is no way to tell.)
In short, yes, you can definately contract STDs and STIs through this activity. When it comes to sexual encounters, you are always putting yourself at risk in some way if you think of it. You always should weigh the consequences of possible actions before jumping into things to further prepare yourself in case disaster arises.
I wish you well and I hope I've helped clear some things up for you. If you have any further questions regarding this subject, please feel free to ask me :) [ Peeps's advice column | Ask Peeps A Question ]
Cux answered Saturday July 5 2008, 9:34 pm: You can get an STD from any form of sexual act, including hand jobs. Yes, the chances are slimmer, but please, in order to prevent getting STDs, use protection, even when doing that.
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