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Risk of Syphilis from genital rubbing/apposition
Hi all, i have a question, tonight i went to a massage parlour in dubai, the girl was from Thailand, she gave me oil massage and then did body to body massage.
we were both fully naked.
she rubbed her breasts around my penis i then went on top and rubbed my bare penis on top of her bare vagina, for a period no longer than 30 seconds to max one minute.
i rubbed my penis just above her vagina around her clitoris area but 100% certain i didn't go inside.
i don't recall seeing an leisions or scars on her vagina.
my questions
1. is it possible to get syphilis from this exposure?!
2.should i avoid having unprotected sex with my girlfriend ( i know i'm stupid to do what i did) or should i wait for 2-3 weeks until i test negative for syphilis?!
4.is there any prophylactic treatment i can take to avoid syphilis and what would these treatments be?!
Thank you so much and sorry for the long question
we were both fully naked.
she rubbed her breasts around my penis i then went on top and rubbed my bare penis on top of her bare vagina, for a period no longer than 30 seconds to max one minute.
i rubbed my penis just above her vagina around her clitoris area but 100% certain i didn't go inside.
i don't recall seeing an leisions or scars on her vagina.
my questions
1. is it possible to get syphilis from this exposure?!
2.should i avoid having unprotected sex with my girlfriend ( i know i'm stupid to do what i did) or should i wait for 2-3 weeks until i test negative for syphilis?!
4.is there any prophylactic treatment i can take to avoid syphilis and what would these treatments be?!
Thank you so much and sorry for the long question
Syphilis is transmitted by a direct skin-to-skin contact with an open lesion of an infected person.
It is theoretically possible to get syphilis from the exposure you described. But it is highly unlikely.
Your risk is only theoretical, as there are too many "if"s involved. If she was infected (highly unlikely for a masseuse, since they are usually very careful about skin conditions and possible lesions), if she was in the infective stage of disease, if she had a lesion at the place of contact (which you didn't see), if there was enough contact for the bacteria to infiltrate... your chances are slim to none.
Postexposure prophylaxis is available but is normally prescribed when the risk is high (like after unprotected penetrative sex). You may discuss it with your doctor, though I think it would be an overreaction. Self-medication is always a bad idea.
The good time to test for syphilis is 5-6 weeks. 2-3 weeks is too early.
I wouldn't worry about the sex with your girlfriend since your exposure was very low risk. But if you want to be super-safe, you may stick to protected sex for now.
It is theoretically possible to get syphilis from the exposure you described. But it is highly unlikely.
Your risk is only theoretical, as there are too many "if"s involved. If she was infected (highly unlikely for a masseuse, since they are usually very careful about skin conditions and possible lesions), if she was in the infective stage of disease, if she had a lesion at the place of contact (which you didn't see), if there was enough contact for the bacteria to infiltrate... your chances are slim to none.
Postexposure prophylaxis is available but is normally prescribed when the risk is high (like after unprotected penetrative sex). You may discuss it with your doctor, though I think it would be an overreaction. Self-medication is always a bad idea.
The good time to test for syphilis is 5-6 weeks. 2-3 weeks is too early.
I wouldn't worry about the sex with your girlfriend since your exposure was very low risk. But if you want to be super-safe, you may stick to protected sex for now.
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I totally agree with this. The advice about not taking the postexposure prophylaxis is excellent because taking antibiotics you don't need is what causes resistance.
Thank you very much for your kind reply @grobick2000. indeed my situation cannot be really called risky but i'm mostly overpowered by worry, however i just want to be on the safe side, i already search other STD risks on Medhelp and i can see my risks are mainly herpes or syphilis hence why i'm concerned,
today while i was checking my penis i saw a round red area with clear margins and i thought could this be something to worry about, can syphilis appear as soon as within 24 hours, or am i far fetching in this worry?!
Also i found that taking deoxycyline 100mg 2 tablets within 24 hours can work as prophylactic but i will discuss with my doctor about it tomorrow.
today while i was checking my penis i saw a round red area with clear margins and i thought could this be something to worry about, can syphilis appear as soon as within 24 hours, or am i far fetching in this worry?!
Also i found that taking deoxycyline 100mg 2 tablets within 24 hours can work as prophylactic but i will discuss with my doctor about it tomorrow.
@grobick2000, i uploaded the image of the area on my profile (photos). can you please have a look and let know your thoughts.
it's been about 28 hours since the incident.
sorry for the trouble
it's been about 28 hours since the incident.
sorry for the trouble
No, syphilis lesions never appear earlier than 10 days post exposure, commonly 2-4 weeks post infection.
I can't diagnose what that red spot is, but that is 100% not syphilis from the exposure you have described. I would show it to your doctor though - any genital lesion is worth checking with a doctor. But I wouldn't worry about it at all (unless you had some other unprotected exposures one-two months before).
Taking doxycycline in your case is a bad idea. Even if your doctor recommends so, it is still a bad idea since your risk was very low and it would do more harm than good. See AuntieJessie message, it is very important.
What I strongly recommend is staying away from googling things about syphilis and other STIs. Your anxiety and guilt will make you worried sick and, possibly, develop stress-related symptoms which would make you even more worried... The best idea is to stop worrying and see a doctor.
Keep us updated and take care.
I can't diagnose what that red spot is, but that is 100% not syphilis from the exposure you have described. I would show it to your doctor though - any genital lesion is worth checking with a doctor. But I wouldn't worry about it at all (unless you had some other unprotected exposures one-two months before).
Taking doxycycline in your case is a bad idea. Even if your doctor recommends so, it is still a bad idea since your risk was very low and it would do more harm than good. See AuntieJessie message, it is very important.
What I strongly recommend is staying away from googling things about syphilis and other STIs. Your anxiety and guilt will make you worried sick and, possibly, develop stress-related symptoms which would make you even more worried... The best idea is to stop worrying and see a doctor.
Keep us updated and take care.
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