Receiving Oral Sex Risk Statistics

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50 + Oral Sex Acts, Real Word Vs Statistical Risk

40 y/o hetero male, I have somewhere around 50 episodes of Unprotected Oral <The one being sucked> Stupid and Foolish, to be sure. I have reas your stats on oral and I know you are right, but in the real world, should I be worried? Thanks,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You're a 40-something hetero dude with 50 something blowjobs. OK check! Stupid and foolish! Well, that's open for discussion. Some would say "lucky." Others would say they could top that at a single circuit party. Next, you... 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. »

transmission risk (HIV STATISTICS)

Dear Dr. Bob,Just over 3 weeks ago, I did something extremely out of character for which I shall... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Statistics Suggest That Young People in Some U.S. States Are Avoiding Unsafe Sex: But It May Not Be for the Best Reasons

The topic of oral sex among U.S. teens has been publicized from Oprah's talk show to the Atlantic Monthly. Male adult and teen oral sex recipients have risen from about 25 percent of patients in 1990 to 75-80 percent at the clinic of Jonathan... Read more »

Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Metabolic Complications in HIV-Infected Patients Receiving HAART

Introduction Cardiovascular Complications CVD Risk Assessment Managing CVD Risk ART Choices and Lipid Changes Treatment Switching Summary References Introduction Metabolic and morphological changes, collectively referred to as... Read more »

More Than a Statistic: One Woman's Story About Losing ADAP Coverage

Across the U.S., many low-income people with HIV have seen their access to free HIV medications threatened in recent months. A number of AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) have had their budgets cut, forcing them to scramble to make ends meet. As... Read more »

What You Should Know about Oral Sex

Oral Sex Is Not Risk Free Like all sexual activity, oral sex carries some risk of HIV transmission when one partner is known to be infected with HIV, when either partner's HIV status is not known, and/or when one partner is not monogamous or... Read more »

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Does risk receiving oral sex?

Posted by extresado, 1 Reply

Does risk receiving oral sex? Do we need to be tested? Read more »

receiving oral sex risk?

Posted by merrywell

Hi I received unprotected oral sex without a barrier from 2 different guys whose HIV status I'm not sure of(i'm a female). I regret what I did and feel so guilty. Stupid me. Am I at risk for HIV? I tested negative for gonorrhea, chlamydia and... Read more »

receiving oral sex and risk of Hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Im very worried as I am a hyphochondriac, I am a male and I recently had a female perform unprotected oral sex to completion with ejaculation in her mouth and I was wondering what are the chances of getting Hiv trhis way? I did not notice any cold... Read more »

receiving oral sex and different views of risk

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello all., This is my first time posting here so please be nice. I have spent countless hours on the net and hotlines trying to find accurate information on receiving oral sex. I have been going crazy for the last 3 months. I had a bad sore... Read more »

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