Can a man get sexually transmitted infections without having had sex?
(I’m answering here about sexually transmitted diseases in general; if you’re curious about infections specifically, correct me and I’ll be more specific.) It depends on the STD and what you consider sex, but in general, yes. HIV, while usually classified among STDs, can be transmitted through blood (e.g. by sharing needles) and also from mother to child in the womb. Herpes can be transmitted by kissing–and not just oral herpes. (It’s increasingly common these days for what was originally considered genital herpes to appear on the mouth, and vice versa. You can guess why.) In most other cases, someone could always collect and deliberately expose himself to an infected sample of body fluid, but the traditional way of getting infected is far more common. If you’re looking to incriminate someone (or clear your own name), I recommend researching the specific infection and finding out what fluids it can be transmitted through. If it includes blood, sweat, tears, saliva, etc. it’s quite pos
