Title: Sex & Sexual Health

How risky is frottage?

Frottage is when you rub yourself against each other to the point of orgasm. Like wanking, it's very low risk. If you're unlucky, you could pick up crabs or scabies or, if you're extremely unlucky, it's possible to catch warts, herpes or syphilis from skin to skin contact.

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The health information on this page was last reviewed on 30 September 2009.