Receiving Oral Sex Should I Get Test For AIDS

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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 until six months from a possible exposure. The year test was the start of yearly testing I want to begin as part of my routine exams. I also tested...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Confused,Yes, there are many mixed messages out there regarding the HIV test window. Guidelines in parts of Australia advise that a six weeks test is conclusive. Other older guidelines claim six months are necessary for a definitive result. In... Read more »

can i get aids through receiving oral sex?

Hi Dr.i received oral sex from one girl for 10 to 15 seconds only.in this case there is no blood in... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

HIV from receiving oral sex (TRANSMISSION VIA ORAL SEX, 2011)

Dr. Frascino, Hello. 8 days ago I received oral sex from someone who, I later found out, has HIV. I... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Public Invited to Receive Free HIV Testing at University of South Carolina

Free oral HIV tests will be available tomorrow at the University of South Carolina's Capstone Building on Barnwell Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The screening is part of the School of Medicine's American Medical Student Association AIDS Week of... Read more »

MSM Attending College in Beijing Who Undergo Voluntary HIV Counseling, Testing Will Receive Money, Free Medical Care

Men who have sex with men and are enrolled in Beijing universities recently have been offered 50 yuan, or about $6.50, and free medical care if they agree to undergo voluntary HIV counseling and testing under a program officially launched Tuesday, ... Read more »

HIV and Oral Sex

Can I get HIV from oral sex? For HIV counselors and safer sex educators, that has to be the most frequently asked question of the last two decades. The connection between HIV infection and oral sex has been debated since HIV was discovered. Even... Read more »

Is Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men Who Have Sex With Men Who Receive Non-Occupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Worthwhile?

Non-occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (NPEP) is routinely prescribed after high-risk sexual exposure. This offers providers the chance to test and treat patients who are at risk of concurrent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In the... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

oral sex (receiving)

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ok, i recieved oral sex and really have no reason to believe she has hiv but from a past experience am very scared of hiv and now worry about it 24/7. im getting my test results next week but im not sure how risky oral sex is. Ive heard that i... Read more »

Does risk receiving oral sex?

Posted by extresado, 1 Reply

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

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