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Oral sex (giving) to a female with less than perfect gums
Like many here I am a wee bit worried about a recent sexual encounter I had with a female (I'm male).
Background: in 07 I was tested for the works, all came back neg.
Recently I performed brief oral sex on a female (not menstruating), unfortunately my gums have receded somewhat & at the time I had one spot that was sore, (no blood).
Question for the board: what might my potential risk be for HIV infection?
Note: I also engaged in brief light genital rubbing.
Thank you to all who offer their time here.
Background: in 07 I was tested for the works, all came back neg.
Recently I performed brief oral sex on a female (not menstruating), unfortunately my gums have receded somewhat & at the time I had one spot that was sore, (no blood).
Question for the board: what might my potential risk be for HIV infection?
Note: I also engaged in brief light genital rubbing.
Thank you to all who offer their time here.
Best Answer
Oral sex is simply not a risk for HIV, even with a sore on your gum. This is simply not a means of transmission for HIV. Saliva in your mouth inhibits the transmission of HIV because it has enzymes in it that make HIV lose its ability to infect. "Light genital rubbing" is also not a risk whatsoever. For you to be at any risk for HIV from a sexual exposure, you would have to have UNPROTECTED anal or vaginal sex. Nothing you described ever put you at risk. Relax :)
Thank-you for the clarification.
Sometimes the best things in life (in this case compassion for our fellow human being) are free.
Best wishes,
Sam
Sometimes the best things in life (in this case compassion for our fellow human being) are free.
Best wishes,
Sam
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