{"id":2797,"date":"2025-06-18T11:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fist.club\/fisting-hepatitis\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:47:04","slug":"fisting-hepatitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-hepatitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Fisting  Hepatitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"anal-fisting-and-hepatitis-risk-protection-and-vaccination\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anal Fisting and Hepatitis: Risk, Protection and Vaccination<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there&#8217;s one health topic in fisting you really should take seriously, it&#8217;s hepatitis, more precisely hepatitis C. While HIV has lost much of its terror thanks to modern medicine, hep C is still a real issue in the fisting scene, because it&#8217;s transmitted via exactly what fisting can produce: tiny amounts of blood. The good news: with the right knowledge you protect yourself effectively, and even an infection is curable today in the vast majority of cases. This article explains the differences between hepatitis A, B and C, how transmission works in fisting and what you can concretely do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ueberblick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.1 Hepatitis A, B and C: the quick overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Hepatitis&#8221; simply means inflammation of the liver, and several virus types cause it. Three are relevant for the fisting scene, and they differ markedly in transmission, course and protection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>Transmission<\/th><th>Course<\/th><th>Vaccine?<\/th><th>Curable?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hepatitis A<\/strong><\/td><td>faecal-oral (stool traces)<\/td><td>never becomes chronic, clears up<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>clears on its own<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hepatitis B<\/strong><\/td><td>blood, secretions, sexual<\/td><td>in adults mostly self-clearing, approx. 10% chronic<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>acute mostly; chronic controllable, rarely fully curable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hepatitis C<\/strong><\/td><td>predominantly blood<\/td><td>often chronic (50-80%)<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, in over 95% of cases<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important takeaway for practice: you can be vaccinated against A and B. Against C you can&#8217;t, but it&#8217;s almost always curable today. And it&#8217;s precisely C that&#8217;s the main player in fisting, because it travels via blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"warum-relevant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.2 Why hepatitis is relevant in fisting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fisting easily produces small injuries to the bowel lining, often so tiny that you neither see nor feel them. These micro-tears are the entry point for blood-borne pathogens. If an infected person&#8217;s blood comes into contact with this irritated lining or with open spots on the hand, transmission is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It gets especially tricky in two situations: with shared lube (several hands in the same pot) and when switching partners without fresh gloves. Both are classic transmission routes that can be completely avoided with a bit of discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hep-c\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.1 Hepatitis C: the real issue in fisting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hepatitis C is transmitted predominantly via blood and only rarely by other routes. That makes it the central hepatitis question in fisting, because blood contact is exactly the scenario that can occur here. In several major cities there have been veritable hep-C outbreaks in the fisting and chemsex scene in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An acute hepatitis C often runs without clear symptoms, which is insidious, because an unnoticed infection becomes chronic in 50 to 80 percent of cases. A chronic hep C can damage the liver over years and in the worst case lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. That&#8217;s why early detection through regular testing is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hep-c-uebertragung\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2 How hepatitis C is transmitted in fisting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hep-C virus is astonishingly resilient and can remain infectious outside the body for a while. The relevant transmission routes in fisting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shared lube:<\/strong> if a hand with invisible blood traces reaches into the lube pot, the virus can land there and be transmitted at the next reach-in. The most important and most underestimated transmission route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gloves that aren&#8217;t changed:<\/strong> blood from one partner reaches the next via the glove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shared sex toys<\/strong> without cleaning or a condom change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct blood-to-lining contact<\/strong> with open injuries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The protective logic follows almost by itself: an individual lube pot per person, fresh gloves per partner, toys with a condom and a change. Sounds like bookkeeping, but it&#8217;s the difference between carefree and long-term consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hep-c-heilbar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.3 Hepatitis C is curable, but caution remains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the good news, and it really is good: hepatitis C is curable today in over 95 percent of cases. For about ten years there have been so-called direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) that target the virus specifically. The therapy usually lasts around eight weeks, is taken in tablet form and is well tolerated, an enormous advance over the earlier, side-effect-heavy interferon treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even so, hep C is no reason for carelessness. A past infection leaves no immunity, you can be infected again. The treatment is also expensive and burdensome enough that avoidance is clearly better than cure. And the longer an infection stays undetected, the more damage it can do to the liver. Curability therefore doesn&#8217;t replace protection, it&#8217;s the safety net behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hep-b\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1 Hepatitis B: vaccinable and mostly self-clearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hepatitis B is transmitted via blood, secretions and sexual contact and is therefore also relevant in fisting. The decisive difference from hep C: against hepatitis B there is an effective vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In adults a hepatitis B infection clears on its own in about 90 percent of cases and then leaves lifelong immunity. In around 10 percent it becomes chronic. A chronic hepatitis B is well controllable with medication today, but mostly not fully curable, another reason to get the vaccine while you&#8217;re not yet infected. Practical side effect: the hep B vaccine simultaneously protects against hepatitis D, which can only occur together with B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hep-a\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2 Hepatitis A: faecal-oral and vaccinable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hepatitis A is the special case in this round: it&#8217;s transmitted not via blood but faecal-orally, that is, via tiny stool traces that can get into the mouth during anal sexual practices. Less of an issue in fisting itself, but definitely relevant in the overall context of anal sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news: hepatitis A almost never becomes chronic and usually clears up without consequences. It can, however, noticeably affect your general well-being for weeks. There&#8217;s a vaccine against hepatitis A too, and several major cities have seen hep-A outbreaks among MSM in recent years, one more reason to refresh your vaccination protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"impfung\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.1 Vaccination against hepatitis A and B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective prevention against two of the three relevant hepatitis types is as simple as it gets: get vaccinated. UK health guidance recommends hepatitis A and B vaccination specifically for men who have sex with men, and generally for people whose sexual behaviour carries a raised infection risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this group the vaccinations are free on the NHS, available from a GP or a sexual health (GUM) clinic. They&#8217;re available individually or as a practical combination vaccine against A and B in one. After the basic immunisation there&#8217;s usually long-lasting, often lifelong protection. Anyone unsure whether they&#8217;re vaccinated or already immune can have it clarified via a blood test (antibodies) at the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against hepatitis C there is still no vaccine, the diversity of the virus makes development difficult. Here it stays with the mechanical protective measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"schutz\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.2 Protective measures in fisting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To summarise, the concrete measures that lower the hepatitis risk in fisting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vaccination against hepatitis A and B<\/strong>, the one-off basic safeguard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual lube container per person<\/strong>, not shared from one pot, the most important point against hep C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh gloves per partner and body opening<\/strong>, change without exception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cover toys with a condom<\/strong> and change between partners or clean thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pause with open wounds<\/strong>, on the hand as in the anal area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test regularly<\/strong>, see the next section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More on general protective measures in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/safer-fisting-general-tips\/\">Safer Fisting<\/a> and on preparation under <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/hygiene-preparation\/\">Hygiene &amp; Preparation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"testen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.1 Testing: regularly and honestly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because hepatitis C in particular often runs without symptoms, regular testing is the only reliable way to detect an infection early. For sexually active people with changing partners, a test at least once a year is advisable, more often with higher risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get tests for hepatitis (and other STIs) at NHS sexual health (GUM) clinics, in many places free and anonymous; Terrence Higgins Trust is a long-standing, stigma-free point of contact familiar with the subject. A hep C detected early can be treated well today, one detected late has had more time to do damage. More on related topics in our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-hiv\/\">Fisting &amp; HIV<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-stis\/\">Fisting &amp; STIs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mythen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.1 Myths about hepatitis and fisting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Myth<\/th><th>What&#8217;s really true<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;You can be fully vaccinated against hepatitis.&#8221;<\/td><td>Only partly. There are vaccines against hepatitis A and B, but not against hepatitis C. The latter, however, is curable today in over 95% of cases.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;If I take PrEP, I&#8217;m protected against hepatitis too.&#8221;<\/td><td>False. PrEP protects exclusively against HIV. Against hepatitis only vaccination (A\/B) and mechanical protection (C) help.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;Hepatitis C is a death sentence.&#8221;<\/td><td>Not for a long time now. With modern DAA medication, hep C is curable in the vast majority of cases in about eight weeks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;Once I&#8217;ve had hep C, I&#8217;m immune.&#8221;<\/td><td>False. A past hepatitis C leaves no immunity. You can be infected again.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;Surely you can see clean lube.&#8221;<\/td><td>False. The amounts of blood needed for transmission are often not visible to the naked eye. That&#8217;s why an individual pot per person.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;Hepatitis B always has to be treated.&#8221;<\/td><td>Not necessarily. In adults it mostly clears on its own. Only the chronic courses need medication.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-ec85d37\" data-block-id=\"ec85d37\"><style>.stk-ec85d37 {height:100px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ec85d37 {height:80px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5ff0abf\" id=\"faq\" data-block-id=\"5ff0abf\"><style>.stk-5ff0abf {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-5ff0abf .stk-block-heading__text{line-height:1.2em !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">7.1 Frequently asked questions<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-4d0d383\" data-block-id=\"4d0d383\"><style>.stk-4d0d383 {height:70px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4d0d383 {height:50px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f2d445e\" data-block-id=\"f2d445e\"><style>.stk-f2d445e .stk--block-align-f2d445e{align-items:center !important;}.stk-f2d445e {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-f2d445e-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-f2d445e stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f2d445e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bafde86\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bafde86\"><style>.stk-bafde86-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-bafde86 {align-self:flex-start !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bafde86-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bafde86-inner-blocks\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-46f1ee9\" data-block-id=\"46f1ee9\"><style>.stk-46f1ee9 {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-80c6d1f stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"80c6d1f\"><style>.stk-80c6d1f-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-80c6d1f {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-80c6d1f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-80c6d1f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-f97ee0c\" data-block-id=\"f97ee0c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4f7a76e\" id=\"which-hepatitis-is-most-important-in-fisting\" data-block-id=\"4f7a76e\"><style>.stk-4f7a76e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4f7a76e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Which hepatitis is most important in fisting?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-1176486\" data-block-id=\"1176486\"><style>.stk-1176486 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-1176486 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-1176486 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-09f88c8 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"09f88c8\"><style>.stk-09f88c8-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-09f88c8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-09f88c8-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hepatitis C, because it&#8217;s transmitted via blood and tiny amounts of blood can come into play in fisting. You can be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, against C you can&#8217;t, but C is almost always curable today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-5d3a6d6\" data-block-id=\"5d3a6d6\"><style>.stk-5d3a6d6 {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0f5fdfc stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0f5fdfc\"><style>.stk-0f5fdfc-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-0f5fdfc {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0f5fdfc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0f5fdfc-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-fa484d5\" data-block-id=\"fa484d5\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6530770\" id=\"can-i-be-vaccinated-against-hepatitis-c\" data-block-id=\"6530770\"><style>.stk-6530770 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6530770 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Can I be vaccinated against hepatitis C?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-eefde5e\" data-block-id=\"eefde5e\"><style>.stk-eefde5e .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-eefde5e .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-eefde5e .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b68f6df stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b68f6df\"><style>.stk-b68f6df-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b68f6df-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b68f6df-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. There is so far no vaccine against hepatitis C. Protection comes only from avoiding blood contact: an individual lube container, fresh gloves per partner, toys with a condom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-c3996ff\" data-block-id=\"c3996ff\"><style>.stk-c3996ff {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cb92937 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cb92937\"><style>.stk-cb92937-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-cb92937 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cb92937-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cb92937-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-84854be\" data-block-id=\"84854be\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5b3a24f\" id=\"is-hepatitis-c-curable\" data-block-id=\"5b3a24f\"><style>.stk-5b3a24f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5b3a24f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is hepatitis C curable?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-e1980a8\" data-block-id=\"e1980a8\"><style>.stk-e1980a8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-e1980a8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-e1980a8 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e89fe87 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e89fe87\"><style>.stk-e89fe87-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e89fe87-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e89fe87-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, in over 95 percent of cases. Modern direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) target the virus specifically, the therapy usually lasts around eight weeks and is well tolerated. A cure leaves no immunity, though, reinfection is possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-773e7c6\" data-block-id=\"773e7c6\"><style>.stk-773e7c6 {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8896ae9 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8896ae9\"><style>.stk-8896ae9-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-8896ae9 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8896ae9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8896ae9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-e981633\" data-block-id=\"e981633\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fd01b59\" id=\"how-am-i-most-likely-to-transmit-hepatitis-c-in-fisting\" data-block-id=\"fd01b59\"><style>.stk-fd01b59 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-fd01b59 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How am I most likely to transmit hepatitis C in fisting?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ee8b53a\" data-block-id=\"ee8b53a\"><style>.stk-ee8b53a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-ee8b53a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-ee8b53a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-22fb3a7 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"22fb3a7\"><style>.stk-22fb3a7-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-22fb3a7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-22fb3a7-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common and most underestimated route is shared lube: if several hands reach into the same pot, invisible blood traces can transmit the virus. That&#8217;s why an individual lube container for each person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-f425ffa\" data-block-id=\"f425ffa\"><style>.stk-f425ffa {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fb82098 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fb82098\"><style>.stk-fb82098-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-fb82098 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fb82098-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fb82098-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-7d74e91\" data-block-id=\"7d74e91\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ce9e4c6\" id=\"does-the-nhs-cover-the-hepatitis-vaccination\" data-block-id=\"ce9e4c6\"><style>.stk-ce9e4c6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ce9e4c6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Does the NHS cover the hepatitis vaccination?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-47f9846\" data-block-id=\"47f9846\"><style>.stk-47f9846 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-47f9846 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-47f9846 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-92d617d stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"92d617d\"><style>.stk-92d617d-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-92d617d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-92d617d-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For men who have sex with men, and generally for people with a raised sexual infection risk, hepatitis A and B vaccination is free on the NHS via a GP or sexual health clinic. If in doubt, ask at the practice or clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-e427504\" data-block-id=\"e427504\"><style>.stk-e427504 {margin-bottom:35px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-77be313 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"77be313\"><style>.stk-77be313-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-77be313 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-77be313-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-77be313-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-ae5e1c7\" data-block-id=\"ae5e1c7\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2db8910\" id=\"how-often-should-i-get-tested-for-hepatitis\" data-block-id=\"2db8910\"><style>.stk-2db8910 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2db8910 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How often should I get tested for hepatitis?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9e59761\" data-block-id=\"9e59761\"><style>.stk-9e59761 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-9e59761 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-9e59761 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fe2d088 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fe2d088\"><style>.stk-fe2d088-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fe2d088-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fe2d088-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For sexually active people with changing partners, at least once a year, more often with higher risk. Hepatitis C in particular often runs without symptoms, which is why regular testing is the only reliable way to detect it early.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk--single-open stk-block stk-557284e\" data-block-id=\"557284e\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c885297 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c885297\"><style>.stk-c885297-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:25px !important;padding-right:25px !important;padding-bottom:25px !important;padding-left:25px !important;}.stk-c885297 {box-shadow:0px 5px 5px 0px #b0b5c11a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #edeff2) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c885297-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c885297-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-6eba794\" data-block-id=\"6eba794\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5a89a6e\" id=\"does-a-condom-on-toys-protect-against-hepatitis\" data-block-id=\"5a89a6e\"><style>.stk-5a89a6e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5a89a6e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Does a condom on toys protect against hepatitis?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-e1b617a\" data-block-id=\"e1b617a\"><style>.stk-e1b617a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:13px !important;width:13px !important;}.stk-e1b617a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-e1b617a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #111518) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-db16289 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"db16289\"><style>.stk-db16289-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:35px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:35px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-db16289-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-db16289-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lowers the risk considerably if the condom is changed between partners. Toys should be cleaned between different people anyway, or covered with a fresh condom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-658b168\" data-block-id=\"658b168\"><style>.stk-658b168 {height:130px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-658b168 {height:80px !important;}}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-the-authors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the authors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide was put together by the editorial team at <strong>fist.club<\/strong>, the online magazine and knowledge portal of Fist Club Europe e.V., an association based in Berlin. The content is based on practical experience from our workshops, exchanges with workshop leaders and community members, and on medical literature and the recommendations of UK health authorities (UKHSA) and sexual-health organisations. This article is no substitute for medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More about us: <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/the-association\/\">The Association<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/fisting-school-workshops-seminars\/\">Workshops &amp; Seminars<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/fist.club\/en\/become-a-member\/\">Become a member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is no substitute for medical advice. With symptoms or uncertainty: please see a doctor. 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