Risk Of Performing Oral Sex

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Oral Sex: What's the Real Risk for HIV?

Table of Contents Introduction Studies on the Risks of Oral Sex Tips for Safer Oral Sex Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The chances of HIV being passed from one person to another depend on thetype of contact. HIV is most easily spread, or transmitted, through unprotectedanal sex, unprotected vaginal sex, and sharing injection drug equipment.Unprotected sex means sex in which no condoms or other barriers are used. Oral sex...

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Oral Sex Risk (MAGNETIC COUPLE ORAL SEX TRANSMISSION RISK, 2011)

Hi Dr. Bob,So I've been seeing this guy for a little while now. He's great and I couldn't be happier. He's HIV positive and I'm HIV negative. I've been reading the archives about magnetic couples and it's helped a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Brian,I agree oral sex carries only a very low risk for HIV transmission/acquisition, particularly if the positively charged component of the magnetic couple is on effective combination antiretroviral therapy that drives the viral load to... Read more »

Oral sex performed on an HIV+ female

After having protected sex with a female, I found out she was HIV positive. My concerns: she was on her period and I performed oral sex on her. What are my risks? I'm scared out of my mind; I felt flu-ish the week following this week long...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:Oral sex remains a low risk activity. You could go in for a test at the 90 day mark, if you like. Otherwise, you can wait until your regularly scheduled 6 month/annual test. In health,Richard... Read more »

Performing oral sex and menstruation

Hi, thanks for your column... I gave oral sex to a woman and then we had protected vaginal sex. It turned out that she had her period just after we finished. The condom was unbroken and there was no blood there, and I did not taste anything like...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

If you did not get blood in your mouth, then the timing of her period is not so relevant. In order for your risk to be increased, menstrual blood would have to come into contact with your mouth.It is also important to take into account your... Read more »

Can I get HIV from performing oral sex on a woman?

I am a woman who had my first experience with another woman and I perfromed only oral sex on her. Can I get HIV from this experience....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.Cunnilingus carries an extremely low risk for HIV transmission/acquisition. See link below.Dr. Bob<a href="http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q213246.html">Cunnilingus and a bleeding lip.. (CUNNILINGUS, 2011)Jan 27,... Read more »

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oral sex risk

Posted by jakemorales

I performed an unprotected oral sex on a guy, I'm a homosexual. I swallowed his semen after he ejaculated. But my problem is I have phlegm on my throat when I did it. Is there a risk for HIV? 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 »

Oral sex risk

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey guys im female and performed oral sex on a guy a few weeks ago. I read that the risk is increased if one has bleeding gums. well i recently had a root canal done and the gums around the tooth have been sore and a little dry blood on the gums... Read more »

Oral Sex (unexpected risk)

Posted by pal13, 1 Reply

Hi, I'm a 36 year old married man. I got curious about being with a man. I hooked up with someone online. He performed oral sex on me. I also took his penis in mouth for some seconds. Unfortunately he was bleeding. His blood got into my mouth. I... Read more »

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