Expert: Terry B - 9/19/2007

Question
Hello Doc, First of all thanks a lot for this forum and I really appreciate the value you bring to society in educating people like me on a subject that is really sensitive and crucial. I am sure there are a lot of people out there happy worry free because of you.

I had tested myself about a year and half ago (dont remember the type of test) but the report was negative. I havent had any unprotected sex exposure since then.

Recently about 2 weeks ago I visited a strip club and received lap dance. I did ejaculate with my jeans and undies on and stripper wearing g-string. I did not touch her genitals nor kissed her. Apart from the rubbing or clothed frottage (stripper rubbing against me) I doubt there was any skin - skin contact as I was wearing jeans and shirt all the time and the stripper was wearing her g-string.

Do you think a HIV test is really warranted for these exposures? I understand that one cannot get any STDs whilst wearing clothes is that true, or am I at any risk from these encounters that I must be worried of?

Thanks

Answer
Dear Worried:

Peace.  First, I am a "doc" only to the Marines who served with me in my role as corpsman; while engaged in doctoral studies, I hold a Master of Public Health and am not a physician.  Now on to your question...

HIV testing does not seem needed for your described lap dance; your report includes no contact with blood, semen, vaginal secretions, or breast milk.  As for other Sexually Transmitted Infections, others are more easily transmitted but no significant risk in what you describe.

The best of health to you and yours.

Terry