Can you catch HIV through giving oral sex

Hi

Hope your ok.

I know this question has been asked a lot, but I still feel like I need an answer which is specific to me.
I am a 24 year old women, and very Stupidly  About 7 and a half weeks ago I gave a lad (status unknown) oral sex. He did not ejaculate in my mouth, and im not sure but think there might of been some pre cum( might just be me being paranoid) I only did this for a max time of 5 minutes and then of course my conscious kicked in, and I told this lad to go. I also brushed my teeth before the lad came round, and im not sure if I had bleeding gums or not as cant really remember but my toothbrush does tend to make my gums bleed on a few occasions.
Ever since then, I have been totally depressed and have suicidal thoughts that I might of caught HIV from this guy. I have a sore throat at present which has lasted for a few weeks now and then every time I get a head ache, or rash (which disappears) I get totally paranoid. I went to the gum clinic the other week, and my doctor told me that HIV was low through oral sex so did not have a test, but for some reason I cant seem to get it out of my head. I feel like im having a nervous break down, as it is all I seem to think about. Your advice would be really useful for me.

[Vance2335]

You had no risk from oral sex.
Seek a therapist to help you with your mental health issues.

[bex216]

Hi

Thanks for replying

you cant say I have no risk, Ive looked all over these web pages and of course there is a risk from giving oral sex........ Yes its a low risk but its still there. I think I should lso mention I have a boyfriend, so im not sure if its a guilt thing or what.....

[LIZZIE LOU]

There is no debate (among experts) about the HIV risks associated with oral sex.  The risk is so low that almost nobody who cares for HIV infected patients has ever had a patient believed to have been infected that way.  Among experts, it's a semantic issue about using terms like "no risk" and "very low risk".  There is no difference between my or Dr. Hook's use of "low risk" and other experts' "no risk".
DR. HANSFIELD

"And oral sex is basically safe sex -- completely safe with respect to HIV and although not zero risk for other STDs, the chance of infection is far lower than for unprotected vaginal or anal sex.  Please educate yourself about the real risks.  If you stick with oral sex and condom-protected vaginal or anal sex, you have no HIV worries and very little worry about other STDs. "   DR HANSFIELD

"I am sure you can find lots of people who belive that HIV is transmitted by oral sex, but you will not find scientific data to support this unrealistic concern..."   DR HOOK

"HIV is not spread by touching, masturbation, oral sex or condom protected sex."- DR. HOOK

in the public HIV Prevention forum of MedHelp, TEAK and the other moderators maintain that oral sex in all forms is a zero risk activity. Would you agree with this assessment?  
I TOTALLY AGREE / DR GARCIA

[bex216]

Hi, youve made me feel a little better. So thanks you. Is it possible you could give me the websites where you get this info from? Im driving my self mad looking at all these websites, Ive also found doctors comments saying that there is risk esspically if there was cuts in the mouth etc. (which im worried about brushing my teeth before hand) Ive practically been on every single website now under google and each one will say something different.

I really need to get some common sense with this and think about it logically but for some reason I cant.

The funny thing is ive been with other guys (quite a few actually) before my bf and Never Ever thought about HIV....

[milesj]

google swiss aids federation

[Vance2335]

The ifo Lizzie posted is right from the Dr's on this site.

[bex216]

ok thanks guys. So you really think there is no need to worry

[dude_hk]

Reread the replies you have been given.

[bex216]

I know but so many people say different things dont they. its hard to know what is true and what isnt