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So why do people here say oral sex is not risky?

When having oral sex, the risk of the recipient contracting HIV is relatively low, but not zero. Indeed, the enzymes and proteins contained in saliva can inhibit the HIV virus and reduce the risk of transmission. However, if blood is present in the mouth, the risk of open wounds or mucosal damage is theoretically increased if the recipient has it, since HIV can be transmitted through blood and other body fluids.
Lower risk does not mean no risk, especially if other risk factors are present.
If large amounts of blood are present, this may alter the risk assessment. In this case, or if other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) are present, the risk of HIV infection may increase.
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Our members have repeatedly told you that receiving oral sex is not a risk under any circumstances. This forum does not provide support for anxiety and repetitive questions.

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NO ONE has ever been infected by receiving oral sex. Not one single person.

Asking ChatGPT about oral sex risk, or copying and pasting information from another source, will NOT change that fact.
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No matter how much or how little blood there is, is there no risk if you have oral sex?
Because I'm afraid this will be transmitted to my boyfriend
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