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Kevin95376
02-04-2003, 03:54 PM
I have a question for everyone, I have heard different stories here, if someone gives u (a male) oral sex, and they swallow, what are the transmission probabilities? I have heard, yes, and I have heard NO that the acids in teh mouth and stomch kill the virus.

bbbmusic
02-09-2003, 01:34 AM
I have wondered about that too. I heard, whether you give oral sex to a male or female (it does not have to be swallowed), that if you have a cut in your mouth, you can get it.

I supposed that if you do not have any cuts in your mouth, the stomach acid or enzymes in your mouth could kill the HIV virus.

Also, consider the fact that they have tongue condoms. So, that right there should be a good answer.

Melora
02-14-2003, 03:26 AM
The risk is lower than during vaginal or anal sex but it is possible to contract HIV through oral sex. Blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, and vaginal fluid all may contain the virus. Cells in the mucous lining of the mouth may carry HIV into the lymph nodes or the bloodstream. The risk increases if you have cuts or sores around or in your mouth or throat; if your partner ejaculates in your mouth; or if your partner has another sexually transmitted disease. When performing oral sex on a male, always use a condom unless in a monogamus relationship where both partners have been tested. When performing oral sex on a woman, the same applies but with a latex barrier. There are no such things as tongue condoms and if there were they wouldn't do much to protect against STD's, please don't put a condom on your tongue. For performing oral sex on a woman, a dental dam, a latex condom cut into a square ( cut off the tip then cup down the side ), or even plastic food wrap can be used as a barrier.

Melora
02-14-2003, 03:33 AM
Were you asking about your risk as the reciever or her risk? I'm sorry, I'm a bit confused. I'm guessing you meant her risk as you mentioned stomach acid but as I'm not sure I'll just answer both to the best of my knowledge. A 2002 UCSF study found that HIV transmission through recieving oral sex is a very rare event. It hasn't been ruled out though as a possible way to contract HIV.

 
 
 




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