Can you get AIDS from flying?
Mar 03, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Introduction
Masturbation generally does not cause AIDS, because AIDS is an infectious disease primarily transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and breast milk. Masturbation is a personal act that does not involve any transmission routes, and therefore does not lead to AIDS. However, long-term or frequent masturbation can be harmful to health and may cause erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. Thus, it is important to promptly address and improve unhealthy habits.
Generally speaking, "masturbation" refers to self-stimulation, and AIDS is an infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Masturbation generally does not cause AIDS. The specific analysis is as follows:
AIDS is an infectious disease primarily transmitted through sexual activity, blood, and breast milk. Once coming into contact with a patient's blood, semen, or genital secretions, one may become infected with HIV. However, masturbation is a behavior performed alone and is not considered sexual intercourse. During masturbation, one does not come into contact with a patient's blood or semen; therefore, masturbation does not cause AIDS.
Although masturbation does not cause AIDS, long-term or frequent masturbation can be harmful to the body. If not addressed promptly, it may affect sexual function, leading to decreased sexual performance and potentially causing erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. Furthermore, failure to maintain personal hygiene during masturbation may result in bacterial infections, which could lead to diseases such as urethritis or balanitis.
Therefore, it is important to limit the frequency of masturbation and maintain good personal hygiene. If engaging in high-risk behaviors, one should undergo regular monitoring and medical check-ups for timely and targeted interventions.
