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hiv from kissing, does alcohol change anything?

Hello guys,

thank you for great job you are doing here.

Question about hiv and kissing. I know the facts and dont doubt them but as person struggling with ocd i would like to ask on one thing which is basicallya thought that popped up in my head as my own "self help" theory.

When u kiss someone after you both drink some beer and tequillas or alcohol in general (which is baically 90% of all "i kissed a guy", does it help with deactivation of the virus along with saliva enzymes, so it's some super combo against hiv contracting, or it doesnt matter.

Basically i wonder if drinking alcohol before kissing makes the mouth even more hostile for transmission than it already is so in general you could say "lets have a shot and then make out" and then you basically game overed any doubt of what "if" ever.

Please dont tell me to seek professional help, i do already have some, but i would like to handle this by my rational self thats why i am asking if it makes sense.

Thank you for answer and take care.



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How about performing a witchcraft ritual before and after?

Okay just kidding :)

Thank you for answer.
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It doesn't need any help from alcohol or anything else.  Kissing is a NO RISK activity, and nothing you can do will raise it or lower it.
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