Known oral exposure

Question

Yesterday I performed oral sex, without ejaculation, on a man who I know is HIV+.  I didn't realize how stupid this was until now.  I always "knew" that oral sex with a + person was zero to low risk, but after reading studies online I find that the risk is higher than I thought.  I have one very sensitive spot in the front of my gums that always bleeds when I brush my teeth or eat something harsh like an apple, and had gingivitis just several months ago.  This man did say he was HIV+ but had an undetectable viral load.  I know the risk is low, but should I still get tested?  After how long is conclusive?

mwally · Answer

Tested for HIV*

mwally · Answer

So i really never need to get tested as long as I properly use condoms and swallow as much semen as I want?

LIZZIE LOU · Answer

you might want to go back and re-read my reply.  AT NO POINT did i say you needed testing.

mwally · Answer

Another question, if I continue to only give/receive oral sex, NO ANAL, with men/women, I do not ever need to get an HIV test?

mwally · Answer

My apologies Teak, I am just freaking out because I am only 20 years old now and would like to live past 50.  The government is fear-inducing, I'll give you that.  So oral IS no risk.  Can you, or any other poz people out there, share a word about your practices with oral sex and uninfected partners?

Teak · Answer

Do you think you are the only one that has asked that question? Try using search this community before posting a question. Now move on.

mwally · Answer

Perhaps instead of threatening people when they find contradictory evidence you should explain why that evidence should be disregarded?  It's the CDC after all; you can't get more reliable than that.

I am also confused by lizzie lou's comment... you say no risk but that I should get tested??

Teak · Answer

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mwally · Answer

Yes, I have seen these posts, but the CDC seems to contradict them.  http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/qa19.htm

Helpmeplzdoc · Answer

ok im after answers my self but for what i have read up on.

It is a low risk of getting HIV rfom oral but there is a risk there, certainly not high risk.

People say adv that the antibody tet can show up as positive is 25 days but recommends a 6-8 weeks test followed by a 3 month test. 3 month test is 99.99999% conclusive.
Studies also have shown that people who detect negative at 6-8 weeks are negative but a 3 month test is the safety net apperntly.
I hope this is what you was after, im in a bad position my self and after information about my case. i wish you well and hope everything comes out for the good

LIZZIE LOU · Answer

please take time to read the forum...there are thousands of posts regarding oral sex.

for someone who was at risk...YOU WERE NOT...a conclusive test would be at 3 months post exposure.

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