Sexually Transmitted Diseases Forum - Likelihood of Contracting an STD

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Q: Likelihood of Contracting an STD

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 2nd, 2008

I am a 45 year old male, been married (and monogamous) for 22 years. I went to a strip club with some co-workers, and one of the dancers put her fingers in her vagina and then stuck them in my mouth (her fingers were quite wet). I am now worried beyond belief. I know I can't get HIV this way, but am I at risk of any of the other major STDs? The dancer appeared to have good hygeine and had no visible sores, but I just don't know. I know I'm probably WAY over-paranoid, but I am terrified that I might bring something home to my wonderful wife. I'm afraid to get tested because that would mean my wife finding out, and I shouldn't have been in a place like that in the first place. Can you tell me if it's a rational concern that I may have been exposed to something in this fashion?

PS: I am in the USA

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 15th, 2008

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Answer A3794

While it is unlikely you can contract an STD from sucking the vaginal fluid off of someone's fingers, it might be possible if there were open cuts or sores in your mouth at the time. You may also check with the Club to see if the dancers are regularly tested for STD's. Your family doctor can perform tests that may put your mind at ease, or determine what course of treatment is required.

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