I want to know, can I get syphilis?

[gudanderen]

I want to know, can I get syphilis?

I put my finger into a girl's vagina, about a minute, she has a lot of secretions; will I be infected with syphilis and HIV? There is no obvious wound on my finger, but I don't know if there is any invisible wound;

[auntiejessi]

Fingers and hands never transmit STDs, including syphilis and HIV.

In order to transmit HIV with a wound, the would would have to be so big that you'd be at the hospital dealing with it rather than engaging in sexual activity.

You had no risk here for any STD.

[gudanderen]

Thank you very much for your reply. I read a lot of posts on the forum, but the conclusion seems that some people say that fingering can be infected with syphilis, and some people say that fingers will not be infected with syphilis. It makes me worried and scared. Can you tell me the real answer? About syphilis, I will never do such a thing again. I look forward to your answer. Online, etc

[auntiejessi]

Here are some links from our experts (from when we had them) that should help -

https://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Nervous-about-mutual-masturbation/show/2183476

https://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Mutual-Masturbation-STD/show/1968429

https://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/mutual-masturbation-sti/show/1858544

https://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Understanding-the-risks-of-mutual-fingering/show/1516796

https://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV---Prevention/Vaginal-fluid-on-hand-touched-inside-of-condom-and-head-of-penis/show/1119533 - read this thread thoroughly. There is an excellent explanation about why certain activities are not risks, and why others are.

Fingering doesn't transmit STDs, and secretions don't transmit syphilis. No matter how wet she was, all that matters is if she has syphilis, and if she had a sore. Syphilis is transmitted when there is a sore present, and your mouth or genital skin comes into direct contact with that sore.

You don't need to swear off sexual activity. If you have a fear of STDs, educate yourself and you and your partner can test prior to being intimate. If this is guilt because you were outside a regular relationship, remember that guilt doesn't equal risk.

[gudanderen]

Thank you for your answer. In addition, do I need to test?

[Sara_MHModerator]

Your qestion was already answered that you didn't have a risk and therefore, testing is not necessary.

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