Sexual questions - Is handjob without condom safe?

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Hello.

I have a Sexual question, is it safe by getting a handjob by one who got hepatitis b?

thanks

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HI @nick0912

Presuming there is no crack in the skin on the hand that could lead to vaginal secretions or semen coming in contact with the blood of the person providing the handjob, then it would be safe. Similarly, the recipient of the handjob would be safe presuming there is no break in the skin of the person delivering the handjob. Regardless, washing the hand and genitals soon afterwards with antimicrobial soap is also likely a good idea.

Interpret this comment conservatively as even a very small cut or crack in the skin could be a potential entry site for the virus. This goes for HCV and HIV as well as for HBV.

John

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What if the partner is vaccinated and has a high antibody titer will he get it and become positive if the virus enters the body through cuts or break in the skin

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Okay, so for the women who give the HJ is at risk, not the man?

Or let me said it in other Words, the person who give the handjob is at ricks if the person who G’et it Got HBV.

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Transmission could occur either way during a hand job. It just depends on which partner is infected and which partner may have a cut. To generalize: there is a chance of transmission anytime an HBV+ fluid (blood, semen, vaginal secretions….) comes into contact with a tear, cut, or abrasion in skin or mucous membranes (such as vaginal lining, oral cavity, colon, etc).

John.

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High titers of anti-HBs antibodies are protective.

John.

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Is it possible to have unprotected sex after being fully vaccinated and having high antibody titers with your partner who is hbs ag positive can anyone share their own personal experience It would be very grateful

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Dear @Eric3108,

There are many people on this forum who have had children while one partner is HBV-positive, and not passing on the infection (to either their partner or the child). The main approach for protection is vaccination in these cases. Please see these threads for more information:

Hope this helps,
Thomas

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