Can you get an STD from lap dance? 

Lap dances and stripping have become the norm in today’s entertainment world. Most entertainment joints generate a lot of revenue through bachelor parties, cocktails, lap dances, and strip dances. However, the revenue has slumped due to the fear of contracting STDs in these joints because of the exotic nature of the activities going around these clubs.

If you love going to strip clubs or planning to go, questions like “can I get STD from a strip club” or “do strippers have STDs? It must cross your mind. You are not alone because these types of questions are being asked in most forums, and getting the correct answer can give you some relief. 

To know the answer to these questions and more about the strip club and STDs, continue reading. 

Do strippers have STDs?

Most STDs, like HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc., are transmitted through sexual intercourse, both anal and vaginal when there is an exchange of body fluids. You cannot get these diseases through contact; therefore, there are minimal chances of strippers having STDs through stripping, but there can be a chance.

For example, if the stripper wears a G-string and rubs her genitals against yours, you both become aroused, become overwhelmed, and maybe remove your pants and start rubbing your penis on her genitals. In this case, you might risk getting STDs if you exchange your body fluids and you need to go for STD testing. 

However, some STDs like herpes and genital warts spread through skin-to-skin contact. Meaning even if you don’t have penetrative sex, just rubbing your penis against her genitals can put you at a high risk of contracting an STD if she has it. But, if you rub it against the clothes, even if both of you come, there is no chance of getting an STD because it cannot pass through the cloth

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So to answer the question, do strippers have STDs? No, because Most STDs are spread through sexual intercourse. And for those you can get through skin-to-skin contact, the chances of strippers having them are minimal.

What STDs have chances of being transmitted through lap dance? 

It is indeed quite hard to get STDs from strip clubs, but you should not rule it out because some STDs have slim chances of being transmitted through lap dance, and if you are a lover of strip clubs, you should be extra careful not to be carried away by the pleasure.

You can get STDs from lap dance, herpes, and genital warts; let’s look at them in detail.

Herpes

Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HPV). There are two types of HPV, HPV-1, and HPV-2 hence the two types of herpes; genital herpes and cold sores.

Cold sores (Fever blisters)

The leading cause of cold sores is HSV-1, and its mode of transmission is through skin-skin contact with the infected person, which can be through kissing, sharing of utensils, etc. So, to answer the question, do strippers have STDs? Yes, in this scenario, they can get cold sores through kissing if they become overwhelmed by feelings when on duty. 

HSV-2 can also cause cold sores but rarely as they can be spread from the genitals to the mouth through oral sex when your mouth comes into contact with the genitals of an infected person.

Cold sore is a viral disease that rarely shows symptoms-it and only shows signs and symptoms when the virus is active. Though you should note that the virus can be transmitted even if it’s not active and doesn’t show symptoms. 

It is, however, still important to know the signs and symptoms of cold sores, and they are:

  • Blisters-like spots in the mouth
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dehydration
  • Swollen glands
  • Painful mouth, which swells
  • Fever
  • Painful gums
  • Sore throat
  • Tingling and itching of and around the lips

If you experience these symptoms after lap dancing, go for STD testing. But to avoid risk, when you see a stripper with blisters like spots on her lips, avoid lap dancing which might lead to skin-to-skin contact because it is easier to get cold sores through lap dance than any other STD.

Genital herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes virus type 2 but can sometimes be caused by herpes virus type 1. You can get the virus through skin-to-skin contact of the genitals with an infected person during vaginal or oral sexual intercourse. You can also get the virus through oral sex from the mouth to the genitals.

Because of its mode of transmission, though slim, there are still chances of getting it through lap dancing. This can happen if the lady wears a G-string making her vaginal lips to be exposed. Suppose the dance becomes exotic, and you find yourself carried away, remove your penis, and rub it against her genitals. In that case, you might end up contracting genital herpes if she is infected. 

If you had an exotic dance and can’t remember what transpired, it is safe to get an STD screening to ensure you are STD negative, and if you are positive, you get appropriate treatments.

Genital warts 

Genital warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection as they occur in nearly every sexually active person. This is because they are caused by common human papillomavirus, according to the centers for diseases control and prevention. 

Genital warts occur in the moist areas of the genitals, like the tip of the penis, scrotum, vulva, vaginal walls, anus, and the area between the external genitals and the anus. They can also occur in the mouth and lips through oral sex. The mode of transmission of genital warts is through skin-skin contact of the genitals. 

Due to its mode of transmission, there is a likelihood of getting genital warts through laps and exotic dances if you become intimate and your genitals get into contact. It is, however, impossible to get genital warts if you put on clothes and there is no direct contact with the genitals.

Because it is a viral infection, sometimes the virus lies dormant and does not show any symptoms. You should note that you can still get the infection even if there are no signs and symptoms. If the virus does show symptoms, you may notice the following:

  • A cauliflower-like shape bumps
  • Itching of the genital areas
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Burning

When you notice any bumps on the lips or mouth of a strip dancer, you need to be cautious as it can be one of these STDs. 

Things to keep in mind before going to an exotic strip club 

If you hope to visit a strip club, your safety should be the first thing to mind. Many things happen in these clubs, and some can lead to sex. So, before engaging in any exotic dance, you must know that:

  • You can get an STD through oral sex, not only vaginal or anal.
  • Most STDs are asymptomatic; it can take months before they start showing signs. 
  • Many people having STDs don’t know they have them.
  • You can get an STD without ejaculating.
  • It is impossible to get STD from lap dance, but if the dance becomes exotic and intimate, there are some chances that you may get the disease.
  • STDs that spread through skin-to-skin contacts like herpes and genital warts can spread through laps dance though the chances are minimal. But having open sores increases their chances of transmission. 

You must also note that when you do oral sex during strip dance or lap dance, like fingering the strip dancer and not washing your hands, you are likely to get an STD if you touch your face or lips because you will be in contact with body fluids.

Conclusion

It is difficult to get an STD through lap dancing if there is no contact with the genitals or bodily fluids, especially for STDs that do not spread through skin-to-skin contact like HIV. 

However, it is possible to get STDs like genital warts and herpes because their transmission mode is through skin-to-skin contact. But, you must be in direct contact with the body fluids, or the genitals must be in contact. 

Open sores or bumps can increase your risk of contracting an STD, but you can also get it without visible symptoms. 

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