Herpes - Massage parlor

[itsmejack]

Hello Terri,

Last week, I went to a Thai Massage center. I was asked to remove all my clothes and lie down naked. The masseuse massaged my back with her bare hands using a lotion. She also stood up on my back to massage my spine. My buttocks was draped under towel when she massaged. After massaging my back completely, she asked me to turn the other way round. She draped my genitals using the same towel. Then, she continued to massage my chest, legs, arms. Much to my surprise, I did not get any erection. BTW, she was all clothed. After some time, she offered me a handjob and I refused it. I came back home and it took me 40 minutes to drive back home. As soon as I came, I took a hot water shower and cleaned myself completely. Now, when I read about herpes online I am concerned if this encounter would get me infected with herpes. Because, they say herpes spreads from skin-to-skin contact. Her hands were touching my whole body except my genitals. My genitals were covered with the towel. Is it possible to transmit herpes from the towel? Or Am I at risk of herpes because she massaged me using her hands? I am really worried. After a week,  I noticed that my lips are dry and I have a very minor cut in the middle of my lips. Please help me understand whether it is possible to get infected with herpes in my encounter.