About 2 weeks ago I performed oral sex on a cis woman of unknown status for about 15 minutes. I have braces and around halfway through the encounter I noticed that my braces had cut the inside of my mouth and I could taste blood. From my internet browsing, many seemingly reputable websites have said that a cut in the mouth increases the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex. Is this true? How likely is it that if she is positive that I could have gotten it?
Jim Allen:
--- Quote ---a cut in the mouth increases the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex. Is this true? --- End quote ---
"Oral" covers a lot of things, anyhow there is a minute HIV risk when giving a blowjob, now the mouth generally lacks a route for HIV to infect and saliva is also hostile towards HIV as it neutralises HIV by damaging the receptors needed to infect human cells, however, if you had gaping open holes like meth mouth it could make a difference, but even then giving a blowjob would remain a minute HIV risk that doesn't warrant testing outside the standard yearly screening.
Of course, there would be risks for far easier to transmit STIs.
--- Quote from: jackson1311 on November 04, 2024, 01:11:58 am ---Hi there,
About 2 weeks ago I performed oral sex on a cis woman of unknown status for about 15 minutes. I have braces and around halfway through the encounter I noticed that my braces had cut the inside of my mouth and I could taste blood. From my internet browsing, many seemingly reputable websites have said that a cut in the mouth increases the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex. Is this true? How likely is it that if she is positive that I could have gotten it?
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This isn't an HIV risk.
Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks: Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV and get vaccinated against HPV, Hepatitis A & B.
Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.
Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.
Kind regards
Jim
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jackson1311:
--- Quote from: Jim Allen on November 04, 2024, 01:26:14 am ---"Oral" covers a lot of things, anyhow there is a minute HIV risk when giving a blowjob
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Thank you so much for the response! I want to clarify that it was not a blowjob, but oral on a woman with a vagina, or "eating out". does that change the risk for HIV at all? Thank you
Jim Allen:
Already asked and answered.
You asked about "oral" and a cut being a risk and I've explained what "oral" would be a minute risk and separately addressed your concerns about the encounter with the women.
--- Quote --- --- Quote ---Hi there,
About 2 weeks ago I performed oral sex on a cis woman of unknown status for about 15 minutes. I have braces and around halfway through the encounter I noticed that my braces had cut the inside of my mouth and I could taste blood. From my internet browsing, many seemingly reputable websites have said that a cut in the mouth increases the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex. Is this true? How likely is it that if she is positive that I could have gotten it?
--- End quote ---
This isn't an HIV risk.
Here's what you need to know to reduce your HIV risks: Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse correctly and consistently, with no exceptions. Consider talking to your healthcare provider about PrEP as an additional layer of protection against HIV and get vaccinated against HPV, Hepatitis A & B.
Keep in mind that some sexual practices described as safe in terms of acquiring HIV still pose a risk for other easier-acquired STIs. So please do get tested at least yearly for STIs, including but not limited to HIV, and more frequently if condomless intercourse occurs.
Also, note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms; testing is the only way to know.
Kind regards
Jim
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