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Is it possible to contract a STD from a Sex Cinema. There were men there who were having sex with one another, but if you just sat next to them and did not engage in sex is it possible by being in the same room or sitting in the chairs they do? I am slightly worried although as I kept myself to myself and watched the film I know I probably shouldn't. Please help.
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Answer:
by Georgan Gregg: (05/29/2004)
I hope to be of help by addressing both your need for information about transmission of STD & your inner turmoil.
There are many types of STD. However, blood, semen or vaginal fluids from an infected person must get directly into your body’s bloodstream or mucous membrane (anus, vagina or mouth) to transmit most STD. These blood-borne diseases would not be a problem in an environment of “casual contact,” meaning none of the aforementioned fluids enter your body.
It’s remotely possible that some STD can remain able to infect by being on part of the physical environment, picked up & self-induced (by, say, a hand touching the bacteria/virus & entering via the mouth). There are no air-borne sexually transmitted diseases. From what you shared about the situation I don’t see how an STD could have been transmitted.
You wrote that you probably shouldn’t worry. This infers that on some level, you already knew the non-risk, but couldn’t control your fears. If you continue to be concerned even after learning these facts you may have an emotional issue to deal with. You can be helped if this is the underlying problem. Consider this: emotions are not logical. Intense feelings that have no basis in reality are still uncomfortable. For some, anxiety rules their life. If this seems to be your situation please consider consulting a therapist who deals with anxiety. Be sure to explain what your worries center around & ask directly if they have dealt with this type of anxiety before. There are also support groups that are some extremely helpful to some people. AIDS-service groups in your area can refer you to what is labeled “worried well” therapists & support groups.
Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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