Can I Get HIV From Oral Sex

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Oral Sex: What's the Real Risk for HIV?

Table of Contents Introduction Studies on the Risks of Oral Sex Tips for Safer Oral Sex Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The chances of HIV being passed from one person to another depend on thetype of contact. HIV is most easily spread, or transmitted, through unprotectedanal sex, unprotected vaginal sex, and sharing injection drug equipment.Unprotected sex means sex in which no condoms or other barriers are used. Oral sex...

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HIV from oral sex with womenThe Body: Rick Sowadsky M.S.P.H., C.D.S, Answers to Safe Sex Questions

I am a male, and I was wonder if I could catch HIV from my girlfriend if she was unknowingly infected through performing oral sex on her?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Giving oral sex to an infected woman could possibly lead to infection withHIV. If you are GIVING a woman oral sex, there is a risk of infection sincevaginal secretions and menstrual blood can get into your mouth.... Read more »

HIV From Oral Sex?

Is it possible to contract HIV though Oral sex, male/female?...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Yes. There is an ago old debate about the likelihood and certainly there are factors (viral load of the person with HIV, the susceptibility of the person without HIV infection, sores on the genitals/in the mouth) that can influence this risk; but,... Read more »

Risk of HIV - Oral Sex

a sex worker gave me oral sex. She performed oral sex on me (a male) for a few minutes, with her putting my penis into her mouth. I did not ejaculate and asked her to stop. Please advise what is the risk of HIV infection?This was followed by vagina...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

There is no evidence that HIV is spread through receiving oral sex. The fact that you did not ejaculate neither increases or decreases your risk.Transmission of HIV can occur when HIV infected fluids (like semen, blood or vaginal secretions) come... Read more »

HIV from oral sex

I recently gave oral sex to a guy, there was no ejaculation and we used a condom anally. Also used listerine prior to engaging in oral. Is there a risk of any transmission, do you think it would be worth getting tested? I haven't had any...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiWe know that oral sex carries the smallest risk of HIV transmission. To be sure getting tested is your best bet. For rapid HIV tests, whether oral swab or blood are very accurate at 28 days, and conclusive at 90 days. I also want to recognize you... Read more »

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I got HIV from oral sex

Posted by Anonymous

I got HIV from oral sex. I began treatment within a month of infection. My site discusses the risks of oral sex and the possible benefits of early treatment.
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hiv from oral sex?

Posted by sarah2006, 2 Replies

Hi everyone. I recently had unprotected oral sex (i am female and was performing it on the guy. he didn't ejaculate in my mouth) and I've started freaking out about possible exposure to hiv. I've read on the internet that it is defenitely possible,... Read more »

Can I get HIV from oral sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Over the past two years I have had oral sex with a number of guys without the use of a condom and now I seemed to have worked myself up into a panic over it.

To the best of my knowledge the guys did not cum in my mouth but am not too sure about pre... Read more »

HIV + from oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I read so much about how "safe" oral sex is. Well, I am here to tell you it may be better than unprotected anal sex but it sure ain't SAFE.
Last year I decided to explore the bisexual urges I have had for years. I was visiting some porno newstands... Read more »

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