Any risk of any stds from a massage?

[Damien]

Ok I've googled and read half the internet on this, but I'm interested in experiences from real people. Has anyone ever gotten anything from getting a massage from the guys we typically talk about here (I.e. Masseurfinder, rentmasseur)?

 

What I look for in a massage is a good therapeutic massage with a HE. I know HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea are not a concern, but what about syphilis? Or other skin-to-skin diseases?

 

Hope I don't come across as being a hypochondriac, but it's always on the back of my mind, and I feel I would just enjoy every session so much more if it's something I really need not worry about.

 

of course, feel free to pm also.

[+ Keith30309]

Poison ivy ?

[+ FrankR]

Ok I've googled and read half the internet on this, but I'm interested in experiences from real people. Has anyone ever gotten anything from getting a massage from the guys we typically talk about here (I.e. Masseurfinder, rentmasseur)?

 

What I look for in a massage is a good therapeutic massage with a HE. I know HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea are not a concern, but what about syphilis? Or other skin-to-skin diseases?

 

Hope I don't come across as being a hypochondriac, but it's always on the back of my mind, and I feel I would just enjoy every session so much more if it's something I really need not worry about.

 

of course, feel free to pm also.

I am not a medical professional, but it is my understanding that herpes, HPV and syphilis can be contracted through massage because of skin contact. Usually genital skin contact. ?

 

Life is risk. You are doing the right thing by educating yourself and managing the risk. ?? I dont let it impact my enjoyment. ?

[+ EVdude]

While not technically STDs, both crabs and scabies are also risks depending on the interactivity. Scabies especially suck because of the delayed hatching of eggs under the skin.

[Onamission]

Being relatively new to the massage scene (1 year) and being married, I am highly interested in this topic. I do wonder about bringing something home I would have difficulty explaining. That said, I can't see this becoming an episode of "True Confessions". I don't think clients would want to admit that about themselves, and I certainly can't see masseurs admitting anything. It would be terrible for business.

[marylander1940]

I am not a medical professional, but it is my understanding that herpes, HPV and syphilis can be contracted through massage because of skin contact. Usually genital skin contact. ?

 

Life is risk. You are doing the right thing by educating yourself and managing the risk. ?? I dont let it impact my enjoyment. ?

 

If there’s masturbation or oral sex and it’s more than just a massage... it’s an escort for a cheaper rate.

[+ FrankR]

If there’s masturbation or oral sex and it’s more than just a massage... it’s an escort for a cheaper rate.

The skin contact i mentioned does not necessarily mean masturbation or sex - if the masseur gets on the table with you and uses his body, including genital area rubbing up against you as part of the massage, you could still be at risk. ?

 

I will leave the definition of escorting to those that are smarter and more experienced than me! ?

[Jim_n_NYC]

Okaaay...I'm gonna stop clicking on this thread...lol.

[NoahMathews89]

Yes. Caught Std from a massage a few years ago. It was a nude massage with MT and an HE. Hands only. Took a few days to reveal itself.

Edited October 20, 2019 by NoahMathews89

[+ E.T.Bass]

several skin diseases can occur from skin to skin contact including herpes. If you Google wrestling and skin diseases you can get an idea of the risk from skin to skin contact.

[Damien]

Yes. Caught Syph from a massage a few years ago. It was a nude massage with MT and an HE. Hands only. Took a few days to reveal itself.

 

You got syphilis from a massage? Were you sure that it was from the massage? I thought that symptoms from syphilis don't start for at least a few weeks.

[+ nycman]

You got syphilis from a massage? Were you sure that it was from the massage? I thought that symptoms from syphilis don't start for at least a few weeks.

“Average” incubation period is 21 days, but the range is 10 to 90 days.

 

Unless he was not sexually active at all for 3 months prior to the massage....

I’m not buying that he got syphilis from a massage. Not saying it’s impossible,

I’m saying it’s unlikely and I’m willing to bet that a detailed history would turn

up a “more likely” exposure.

[Damien]

Being relatively new to the massage scene (1 year) and being married, I am highly interested in this topic. I do wonder about bringing something home I would have difficulty explaining.

 

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I'm mostly concerned about syphilis--other skin-to-skin diseases that are explainable by other situations don't worry me as much. The problem with syphilis is that even if it originated from just a standard massage, I'd have a hard time convincing people that I didn't do anything more.

 

The thing is, I do enjoy massages just SO much! I look forward to it all the time, and it really sucks to have this cloud over my head.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

HPV can be transmitted through simple touch. This is why things like Gardisil-9 exist.

 

https://www.gardasil9.com/adults/

[Guy Fawkes]

Just make sure they wash their hands preferably with a antibiotic soap. Tongues and other body parts should follow the normal protocols (soap tastes really, really bad!)

 

Ok I've googled and read half the internet on this, but I'm interested in experiences from real people. Has anyone ever gotten anything from getting a massage from the guys we typically talk about here (I.e. Masseurfinder, rentmasseur)?

 

What I look for in a massage is a good therapeutic massage with a HE. I know HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea are not a concern, but what about syphilis? Or other skin-to-skin diseases?

 

Hope I don't come across as being a hypochondriac, but it's always on the back of my mind, and I feel I would just enjoy every session so much more if it's something I really need not worry about.

 

of course, feel free to pm also.

[Dmitri]

Ok I've googled and read half the internet on this, but I'm interested in experiences from real people. Has anyone ever gotten anything from getting a massage from the guys we typically talk about here (I.e. Masseurfinder, rentmasseur)?

 

What I look for in a massage is a good therapeutic massage with a HE. I know HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea are not a concern, but what about syphilis? Or other skin-to-skin diseases?

 

Hope I don't come across as being a hypochondriac, but it's always on the back of my mind, and I feel I would just enjoy every session so much more if it's something I really need not worry about.

 

of course, feel free to pm also.

 

I have had tons of massages over the past 10 years with no problems. I practice safe sex if it goes past the massage, and also after the massage I always take a hot, soapy shower. Just practice safe sex and good hygiene and you should be fine. Life is a risk. When you get in your car tommw, you might get hit by another car, but you still drive. When you get on a plane, the plane might crash, but you still fly. Life is a risk, but you gotta live your life. So go enjoy your massage. Just practice safe sex if it goes past the massage, and take a hot, soapy shower after. Get your massage, and relax and enjoy it. Your other option is to never have another massage, and that ain't no fun!

Edited October 19, 2019 by Dmitri