Is It Possible To Get HIV From Licking Anus

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

Risk from massage and having anus licked "Anxiety and guilt is killing me doctor, pls help"

I went to a massage parlour in singapore and opted for nuru-gel massage. I am very worried now, please go through the sequence of events and help me out,(1) she greeted, shake of hands, holding hands going to a room.(2) chatting with her, observe...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,I'm sorry to hear that this has been giving you so much grief lately. I can assure you that you were at <b>no risk</b> for HIV from the this.I can tell from the amount of detail you've included in your... Read more »

Can a pet licking sweat or a cut from a HIV positve persons skin cause them to get sick or even HIV but in animal form whatever that may be? (CATS AND DOGS AND HIV, 2009)

Hello there. This may sound like a weird question but I have to ask because the only way to know is... Read more »

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

Question #1: Can HIV be passed by kissing someone who has given oral sex to a third person?Question #2: Kissing and licking a small cut or scrape?Question #3: Protected Sex with a woman

Question #1: In a threesome with a couple, I kissed a guy who had just finished giving oral sex to... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

In HIV-Infected Women, Prevalence, Diversity, Persistence and Detection of New HPV Infection Is Greater in the Anus Than in the Cervix

Listen (2.4MB, 6 min.) Welcome. This is Bonnie Goldman, Editorial Director of The Body PRO. I'm in San Diego at IDSA 2007, one of the year's HIV conferences. Right now, I'm in the poster session where researchers are standing in front of... Read more »

"Write a Letter to HIV" Campaign at TheBody.com

My Letter to HIV: A Letter From Mike Hellman

Mike Hellman Dear HIV, I'm not licked yet. You came into my life 27 years ago and I fought you against all odds. I'm still here and so are you. You killed all my friends and my partner but I'm still here. You opened me up to many infections... Read more »

HIV/AIDS Researchers Warn South African HIV Vaccine Trial Volunteers About Possible Increased Risk of HIV

HIV/AIDS researchers in South Africa on Tuesday began warning 801 volunteers who participated in a trial of Merck 's experimental HIV vaccine about a possible increased risk of HIV, the Washington Post reports (Timberg, Washington Post , 10/25).... Read more »

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The Quest for an Effective HIV Vaccine Presents New Possibilities, Challenges

A vaccine that prevents HIV infection remains an important goal in the fight against AIDS, but the current top HIV vaccine candidates may not work in this way, say scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part... Read more »

Connect With Others

HIV, licking, oral & hickie

Posted by tubbyone1, 2 Replies

I had two men perform unprotected oral sex on me and they french kissed me and kissed/licked my neck & gave a hickie that left red marks with possible skin breakage but i did NOT see blood in their mouths. assuming they're positive, will I get... Read more »

licking a prostitute??

Posted by needhelp1111

hi, ill try and explain as much as i can!

3 days ago i went to a massage parlour, i had a prostitute that placed a condom on me for oral sex so i know this isnt an issue...but, she also went into the 69 position on me and i did for a few seconds lick... Read more »

Can i get HIV if i lick a vaginal fluid on-----

Posted by von, 1 Reply

Hi can i get hiv if i lick a fresh vaginal fluid on her underwear Read more »

Scared and Worried: Possible HIV Exposure

Posted by kindahypertonic, 1 Reply

Hey everyone,

I had an unprotected sexual experience February 2, 2007. The morning after having received and given a blowjob (I did not swallow nor did he) as well as a single unprotected anal insertion [i received]- no sex, as in no continous... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>