Do People Catch HIV From Receiving Oral Sex

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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 »

Truth about oral sex and hiv - mixed messages received from a test counselor (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX, 2010)

I have been tested at 3 months, 6 months and a year all negative. I was told that I should test up... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

can i get hiv from receiving oral sex

In the case of a man(myself) having a woman of unknown health status , use her mouth sexually on... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

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Those who receive oral sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It's virtually impossible to get HIV from someone giving you head. Have never heard of a case of someone getting HIV through saliva, even through a bite. Please get on with your lives. There are those of us who have actually been exposed to semen... Read more »

Received Oral Sex

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am a Male and received of Oral Sex from a stripper in a strip club for about 2/3 minutes and ejaculated outside and she asked me whether i am clean and i also asked her the same and she said she is clean. I know my chances are low in contracting... Read more »

receiving oral sex from partner with bleeding gums

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello...great job on the boards everyone. I am fretting over here, and wonder if you can help. I am female, and I received oral sex from a man with a sketchy sexual history. He has very poor teeth, and I assume bleeding gums, although I can't be... Read more »

The Truth about Receiving Oral Sex

Posted by worried815

Ok, I posted this question below as part of another post, but what is the truth about receiving oral sex? Is there really basically no risk of HIV from recieving oral sex? Jackie says no risk (thank you again Jackie for your reply), and I want so... Read more »

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