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Can HIV survive on a blade?
The basic answer to your concerns is no, HIV cannot be transmitted by a contaminated razor. HIV is an extremely weak virus and dies once exposed to the air. It cannot live outside the body. Sharing razors is generally not considered good hygiene for the same reasons as sharing a tooth brush or eating utensils.
What happens if you finger someone with HIV?
While it is theoretically possible that someone with an open cut or fresh abrasion on his or her finger or hand could contract HIV if it comes into contact with blood or secretions in the anus or vagina, there has never been a documented case of HIV transmission through fingering.
Can you finger someone with a cut on your finger?
The answer is no. Generally, if you have a small cut & bleed from the wound it will usually clot within a few minutes. That clot then forms a scab which provides a protective barrier & stops infections getting into the blood stream. Another amazing wonder of the human body!
Can your finger get infected from fingering a girl?
Fingering is low-risk safer sex. Here’s a breakdown of the different kinds of risks. No infections can be passed with these kinds of sex.
What should I do if I cut my finger off?
If you or someone you’re with cuts off a finger, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, you should:
- Elevate the injury.
- Apply ice to reduce bleeding.
- Cover the wound with a dry, sterile dressing.
- Immobilize the hand and wrist with a splint.
What happens if you finger someone with a cut?
How long does a sliced finger take to heal?
Most minor finger cuts heal within 2–4 weeks. Deeper cuts or those requiring medical attention or surgery will take longer to heal. During the recovery process, people should be aware of signs that the wound is not healing correctly.
How do you know if a cut is infected?
How to recognize a wound infection
- warm skin around the wound.
- yellow or green discharge coming from the wound.
- the wound giving off an unpleasant odor.
- red streaks on the skin around the wound.
- fever and chills.
- aches and pains.
- nausea.
- vomiting.