Can You Get AIDS From Getting Oral Sex?

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whats my chance of getting AIDS by giving oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

About 3 weeks ago I gave oral sex to a sex worker in China. It lasted for about 1-2 minutes and I didn't feel any cuts in my mouth. What would be the possibility of me contracting AIDS this way assuming if she was HIV positive?

This is the most... Read more »

oral sex and chances of getting disease

Posted by yasar2040, 1 Reply

Hi,

I am a married man, my wife does not like to have oral sex. But I have been really crazy about it.

I had taken a massage service by a lady, out of excitement I paid extra money and asked lady to massage private part. I also touched my tongue to... Read more »

First time getting oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Yesterday a friend of mine, a lady friend performed oral on me. I was not wearing a condom. I did not cum and didn't see any blood on my penis. Could I be at risk?

She says Im paranoid about HIV and other STDs and that she is clean. First time... Read more »

unprotected oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I got a #@job from a stanger in an alley. I usually wear a condom when getting it but did not. God plaese spare me your hiv aids!!

unprotected oral sex Verry low risk. There are only a few cases where HIV has ben transmitted this way. I think you... Read more »

HIv from oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi! I was wondering whata are chances of catching HIV from sallowing pre-cum?

Thanks. HIv from oral sex Im not sure if your aware but if you look up that question you WILL find it. As a matter of fact ive asked it and found that no you cant. If you... Read more »

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Are there any reported cases of getting HIV from receiving oral sex?

Hi Rick,I had two questions regarding transmission of HIV. I know it's unlikely to catch HIV from receiving oral sex, but I've heard that if biting/teeth were involved, there would be risk--is that the case? Have you known anyone to...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. First of all, regarding the semen on the floor, your risks are extremely remote. Realistically speaking, the chances of HIV getting into your bloodstream within minutes of leaving the other persons body under... Read more »

Getting Oral sex

Is it possible for a man to get infected by hiv by receiving oral sex? Getting Oral sex Transmission of HIV through via receiving oral intercourse is possible, but not probable. The most likely scenario for this to occur would involve an open...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Transmission of HIV through via receiving oral intercourse is possible, but not probable. The most likely scenario for this to occur would involve an open "sore" on the penis of the insertive partner and high viral load within the oral cavity of... Read more »

Can you get aids from oral sex?

I am concerned about the likelyhood of getting Aids fro Oral sex. I have shared this experience with several sex partners. Durring Intercourse I used protection. What is the likelyhood or probability of catching aids through this. Can you get...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It is an unlikely way to get HIV, but not impossible according to a study that was done among gay men in San Francisco and reported at a meeting last year. Better safe than sorry-- use a condom.... Read more »

HIV/AIDS oral sex

Some years ago I mastered the art of sucking my own cock.I sucked it a few times.Now I am worried if I have AIDS due to it.Can AIDS spread only from an infected person or can AIDS just be formed when you have oral sex with your own cock? HIV/AIDS...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,No, you cannot get HIV/AIDS from tonguing your own tallywacker. What you can get, however, is a high-paying contract with any number of adult film companies.You must be a real standout in yoga class.Stay well. Stay flexible.Dr. Bob... Read more »

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