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Question:
I have decided to remain a virgin until I marry to avoid complications associated with STDs and pregnancy. But I have met someone with whom I enjoy "playing around", and am wondering if I can contract any STDs from sharing a shower with him (his penis rubs against me but does not enter my vagina) or him using his fingers in me after touching himself. I would really appreciate your help with this. Thank you.

Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright:
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When fooling around with someone in the way you describe, despite not having intercourse, you still need to worry about the STDs that are transmitted via skin-to-skin or open sore. Those would include: genital warts, syphilis, and genital herpes. Also, as far as your partner touching your vaginal area after touching himself, make sure that he does not have any pre-cum or ejaculate on his fingers. Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.

Yvonne K. Fulbright

Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.

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