Hi,
I'm a female and have recently been treated for Chlamydia (took the tablets 2 days ago). I masturbated last night and then seen on the internet that you shouldn't masturbate in the first 7 days after you take the tablets. Why is this? Should I ring the doctor and ask for another set of antibiotics or should it be okay?
Nervous.
Dear Confused
There is no problem with manual solo masturbation while being treated for Chlamydia. You have to refrain from sex with a partner for at least 7 days to prevent reinfection. Do you use vibrators or other sex toys? If you do you should cover them with a condom and thoroughly disinfect them afterwards. However, there are other STDs where masturbation should be avoided, but not Chlamydia.
Hope this helps.