Can HIV Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Fri, 6 Oct 2017

Question: Hi, I am a man and i recently had un-protected oral sex. Is there any serious risk of catching HIV?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There is little to no risk of getting HIV.

Detailed Answer:
hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

You should know that there is little to no risk of getting HIV from unprotected oral sex.
But even though the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex is low, some factors may increase the risk, if the partners have sores in the mouth and on the penis, bleeding gums, and the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases.
As well you should know that some STI , such as syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea and chlamydia, can be transmitted during oral sex.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (34 minutes later)

Thanks a lot for your feedback. I have a few more comments, I am very positive that she was not bleeding - or there was no obvious blood in her mouth - but her teeth touched my penis! Does this change the risk level?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry! Absolutely doesn't change the risk level.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

It is a good news that there wasn't visible blood in her mouth.
Please don't worry , this situation (her teeth just touched your penis) absolutely doesn't change the risk level.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (12 hours later)

Just wanted to add the teeth didn't just touch the penis ... it kept touching it for the entire time .... she didn't bite it but just keept touching it while performing the job which wasn't a pleasent feeling. Would this change anything?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry.Absolutely doesn't change the risk level.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

Even in this situation, when her teeth continued to touch your penis but do not bite, you should not worry because there is no risk of HIV.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana