Is French Kissing Safe

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Mixed couple-French kissing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi,
We are planning to have protected sex, what are realistic risks for the neg partner with open mouth(french kissing). Someone please help.
Thanks!

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Mixed Couple-French Kissing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi,
We are planning to have protected sex, but what are the realistic risks for the neg partner with open mouth(french kissing). Someone please help.
Thanks!

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Scared I got infected from french kissing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does anyone know if it is possible to get infected through french kissing. I was making out with this person and before anything else happened she told me that she had hiv. Also if I caught it from her would I have had some symptoms by now? It was 7... Read more »

French Kissing and more

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does French kissing (with gum inflammation but no bleeding)and vaginal penetration with the fingers(no cuts) pose a risk for HIV transmission? Read more »

French kissing and more?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Does French kissing (with gum inflammation but no bleeding)and vaginal penetration with the fingers(no cuts) pose a risk for HIV transmission? Read more »

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Risk from deep french kissing with bleeding gums "HAD PROTECTED SEX WITH AN HIV+ WOMAN"

hello.i had protected sex with an hiv + woman just once but we used to kiss deeply yet i had bleeding gums,i dont know if she had bleeding gums too but am really concerned about my health because by the time i had sex with her she had a serious hiv...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for the question,Typically kissing (even deep french kissing) is not really considered a risk. This is because blood isn't just hanging out in both people's mouths nor is something like saliva going to transmit HIV. However, two... Read more »

hep b and french kissing

can I get hep b by french kissing someone who has hep b? If we use condoms is it safe to have intercourse with hep b?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No you won't get HBV from kissing.Yes, condoms are great. So is the HBV vaccine. Get vaccinated!... Read more »

Deep French kissing

I Frenched kissed a guy and later that night I realized I had a small cut on my gum by my molar. Also, I have receding gums. I did not see or taste blood. He told me he was HIV negative. I'm still paranoid that I contracted something. Does this...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi,You cannot get HIV from kissing. I would not be concerned!Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Discordant testing advice between two The Body experts over French kissing and HIV -- A sinking ship, yet the band plays on!

Dr. Frascino,Please take a look at the response given by Dr. Fawcett -- The Body's Mental Health and HIV expert -- regarding someone's concern over acquiring HIV from a french kiss, and testing advice for this level of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Extremely Concerned Visitor.As you point out David Fawcett cited one of my posts in his answer. I really don't believe there is much difference in our advice and certainly no cause for cognitive dissonance, consulting Magic 8 Balls or... Read more »

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