Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 8/10/2006

Question
(Im 15 and male)
Im sorry if this is in the wrong place but im firghtened and in need of help.
First I`v been masterbating and for 2 years now, I`v found out that its forbidden to do these acts.

Ever since I found out I`v been hesitant to do it, each time telling myself to stop, but didnt have the will power to do so.
But now I`v fully stoped it and never going to even think about doing the act again.
My problem is...
1)Is it possible for me to get STD/HIV from the act? I never have sex.

3)My mom doesnt want me to get tested for ANYTHING since she just DOESNT in no way want me to get tested, unless I get married, so I listen since its forbidden to disobey your mother in my religion.

And...one time my rabbit licked my testys(balls and penis I think) when I was watching T.V. since he was on my back...I guess I was too curious, and young.
I didnt do anything other then that, just lick my butt and testicals.

4)Did I get something from him?
STD, HIV, anything?

I'v seen him lick his balls before and his butt, T___T (reget it)
why'd I do it?

Thank you Thank you Thank you if you answer my questions! And Im very sorry if it was uncalled for to ask these questions.
-Appreciate the all help!

Answer
I'm not sure what religion you refer to, but I am assuming that it is this religion that also forbids masturbation? You are free to have your own moral beliefs- but masturbation is in no way harmful. It is a healthy way to express sexuality. You cannot contract any infections from masturbating. You also cannot contract anything from your rabbit.

HIV is transmitted when infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid and/or breast milk enter another person's body- none of which happened in what you describe.