Can You Get Genital Warts from Mutual Masturbation?

Q: Can You Get Genital Warts from Mutual Masturbation?

Hello： It is possible that you need to come to the hospital for an examination. <br>This is a response from Dr. <br>Chang Cheng-yeh, attending physician of the Urology Department at Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan.

Will this cause cauliflower?

I was with a male friend, and out of curiosity, we helped each other with masturbation.
However, when I was helping him, I noticed something on the underside of his penis (the area below the glans and above the scrotum).
I found a patch of white, granular material and a skin-colored lump about 0.3 to 0.5 centimeters in diameter.
This made me suspect it might be genital warts.
If I touched him while helping him and came into contact with his semen, could I contract genital warts? Afterward, I washed my hands thoroughly with soap, and since he also helped me, I kept washing my penis with soap as well.
Dear doctor, am I at risk of contracting genital warts? I really tried hard to clean myself.
I know there are small white spots that can appear at the edge of the foreskin and glans, which are not genital warts and are harmless.
Many people have them, and I have them too.
However, the area where my friend has his spots is not in that location, and the white spots are quite large and clustered together, which makes me very worried about the lump.

Dai Dai, 10~19 year old female. Ask Date: 2005/06/30

Dr. Zhang Chengye reply Urology

Hello: It is possible that you need to come to the hospital for an examination.
This is a response from Dr.
Chang Cheng-yeh, attending physician of the Urology Department at Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan.

Reply Date: 2005/06/30

More Info

Genital warts, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). They can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, which includes sexual activities such as mutual masturbation. While the risk of transmission through mutual masturbation is lower compared to penetrative sexual intercourse, it is still possible to contract HPV if there are warts present on the skin of the genital area.

In your situation, you mentioned noticing white, granular areas and a skin-colored growth on your friend's penis. These could potentially be genital warts, especially if they have a cauliflower-like appearance, which is characteristic of HPV-related warts. The fact that you touched his penis and came into contact with his bodily fluids (semen) raises the possibility of HPV transmission, particularly if he has an active infection.

It's important to note that HPV can be present even when there are no visible symptoms or warts. This means that your friend could be a carrier of the virus without knowing it, which is why regular screenings and discussions about sexual health are crucial for sexually active individuals.

Regarding your concerns about contracting genital warts, washing your hands thoroughly with soap after contact is a good practice, but it does not guarantee complete protection against HPV. The virus can be resilient and may still be transmitted through skin contact, even if you have washed your hands.
If you are worried about the possibility of having contracted genital warts, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional. They can perform a physical examination and, if necessary, conduct tests to determine if you have been infected with HPV. Additionally, they can provide guidance on monitoring for any symptoms and discuss preventive measures, such as the HPV vaccine, which can protect against the most common strains of the virus that cause genital warts and cervical cancer.

In summary, while mutual masturbation carries a lower risk of transmitting genital warts compared to other sexual activities, it is still possible to contract HPV through skin-to-skin contact. If you have concerns about potential exposure or symptoms, seeking medical advice is the best course of action. Regular check-ups and open communication with sexual partners about STIs can help maintain sexual health and prevent the spread of infections.

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