peace of mind

[ineedpeaceofmind02]

about a week ago, i was at a strip club and got a 'lap dance'.  although it got a little more involved.  most of the time, she grinded on me, both of us had our underwear on, and she reached down inside my boxers and rubbed me with her hand.  at another point she took my penis out and touched it against her underwear.  her underwear stayed on the whole time and she mostly grinded on me with both of our underwear on.  am i at any risk for an std?  i would assume not, but i could really use some peace of mind.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

You are absoultely correct.  EWH

[ineedpeaceofmind02]

thanks, i appreciate your help.  i should add that there was some making out and i did rub her crotch (her underwear was on).  i assume that kissing her would only maybe put me at risk for hsv-1, which a lot of people seem to have already.

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Welcome to the Forum.  I agree with the comment made on the STD Community site- there was no risk for any STD whatsoever from the activities that you describe.  STDs are not passed through clothing, including underwear, even when they are wet with genital secretions. Similarly, her touching of your penis was not a risk either as STDs are not transmitted from one person's genitals to another's on the hands, fingers or inanimate objects.

There is no reason for concern and no reason for testing from the exposure you have described.  EWH