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What is a “hand job”? What about “fingering”?

A “hand job” is slang for stroking a penis with a hand. Fingering is when a person touches a partner’s vulva with their hands. Many people think fingering is when someone puts a finger inside the vagina. Some people like this, and others may prefer it when someone rubs or strokes the clitoris, a small but sensitive organ just above the vaginal opening. Some people like both of these things.

There is no “right” way to touch another person’s genitals—or your own—because different things are pleasurable for different people. The specifics need to be explored by each person with honest communication. That means you may have to try different things and ask your partner what they like and what they don’t.

There’s almost no risk of pregnancy from fingering or hand jobs. If a person has dirty hands and touches another person’s genitals, they can spread germs or bacteria. It’s also possible, but not likely, to spread a sexually transmitted disease (STD) this way. And, there’s a very small chance of starting a pregnancy if semen gets on one partner’s finger and that finger is put into the vagina immediately. It’s a good idea to wash hands before and after any sexual contact.

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