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Can you get and std from masterbation?
I masturbate a lot. I know you can get STDs from having sex. Sexually transmitted diseases. Makes sense. Masturbating is sort of like sex with yourself though. So, does that mean I can actually get STDs by masturbating? How common is it, if so? And are there any ways to prevent it then so I don't get STDs from this?
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Er. An STD = sexually transmitted disease. Meaning the disease is transmitted from one partner to another during sex. You say masturbation = sex with yourself; that means to get an STD you'd be transmitting the disease from yourself...to yourself. Meaning if you have absolutely no STDs, you can't GIVE yourself STDs. You can't magically get AIDS or gonorrhea after masturbating.
However, keep track of other sexual partners you have. If they're infected, their diseases can spread to you. If you somehow get herpes on your hand from someone else, it may spread from your hand to elsewhere if you masturbate.
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Yes, it's very possible.
If you aren't very hygienic or have come in contact with nasty germs then you can have bacteria and other infections on your hands. New studies are showing that strains of herpes and HPV can actually live deep under the nailbed of the fingernails. It's very important to always wash your hands with soap and warm water before engaging in ANY sexual contact with yourself or other people. Purchase a cheap nailbrush to scrub the dirt from under the nails and get them squeaky clean too.
The likelihood of STD risk during masturbation hasn't really been determined yet. I would say that the odds or chances are growing each day with so many new STDs being found out about and spread through simple contact. Always wash your hands before the love!
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No you wont get Std's.
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