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another oral sex question
I recently recieved unprotected oral sex from a part time sex worker infact (I only saw her online once and she said she only like having a couple regulars for the cash.).....she had just brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth out...I know what I have read but have an anxiety issue, this took place about three weeks ago, since then I have tested negative for clamydia and gonaryia, ....is there any increase risk with the oral sex and toothbrushing, and second I asked her if she had any diseases she said no ansd said she would not have insertive sex without a condom.I guess that eases my mind quite a bit...please help me to ease my mind...
One last question which may relax a lot of people....is it safe to assume, in HIV prevention anyway, that in f2m oral encounters that the person doing the action is at more of a risk? I know and have accepted your answer, but I went into the archives and this seems like a popular question yet I haven't seen that answer...thanks again...
thankyou sir I feel better
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You can relax. There is no significant risk of HIV from this event.
First, HIV is rare in most women in the US and most industrialized countries, and is especially unlikely in a woman who consistently uses condoms and is confident she isn't ifnected. Second, oral sex is very low risk, so low that some experts believe it carries no risk at all for HIV transmission. In theory, I suppose vigorous tooth brushing with substantial bleeding could elevate that risk -- but slight elevation of near-zero risk still leaves near-zero risk. Further, among the billions of episodes of oral sex that occur every year, millions must occur soon after the oral partner brushes his or her teeth -- and still, HIV is rarely if ever transmitted.
You don't need testing on account of this event, at least not from a risk assessment standpoint. Whether or not you need it for psychological support -- i.e., if my words aren't quite enough and you need the negative test result to calm your nerves -- is up to you.
I hope this helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
First, HIV is rare in most women in the US and most industrialized countries, and is especially unlikely in a woman who consistently uses condoms and is confident she isn't ifnected. Second, oral sex is very low risk, so low that some experts believe it carries no risk at all for HIV transmission. In theory, I suppose vigorous tooth brushing with substantial bleeding could elevate that risk -- but slight elevation of near-zero risk still leaves near-zero risk. Further, among the billions of episodes of oral sex that occur every year, millions must occur soon after the oral partner brushes his or her teeth -- and still, HIV is rarely if ever transmitted.
You don't need testing on account of this event, at least not from a risk assessment standpoint. Whether or not you need it for psychological support -- i.e., if my words aren't quite enough and you need the negative test result to calm your nerves -- is up to you.
I hope this helps. Best wishes-- HHH, MD
I mean higher risk for hiv from the toothbrushing and rinsing?
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