Is it possible to contract HIV through oral sex?

Question

My daughter is 12, and she and I need to have "the talk." The problem is, I don't really know that much myself, so I need some help.

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, oral sex is not a completely safe alternative to vaginal or anal sex. Chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis (multiple strains), and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — including HIV — can be transmitted through oral sex.[14]. However transmission of HIV through fellatio or cunnilingus is relatively rare. Any kind of direct contact with body fluids of a person infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) should be avoided. In 2005, a research study at the College of Malmö in Sweden suggested that performing unprotected oral sex on a person infected with HPV might increase the risk of oral cancer .[15] The risk from most of these types of infection, however, is generally considered far lower than that associated with vaginal or anal sex.

Furthermore, oral sex should be avoided when either partner has wounds or open sores on the genitals or mouth, or bleeding gums in the mouth, or has recently brushed, flossed, undergone dental work, or eaten crunchy foods such as potato chips, all of which can cause small scratches in the lining of the mouth. These wounds, even when they are microscopic, increase the chances of contracting STDs that can be transmitted orally under these conditions. Such contact can also lead to more mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses found in, around and secreted from the genital regions. Because of this, many medical professionals advise the use of condoms in the performance of fellatio (flavoured condoms are available for this purpose) and the use of plastic or latex sheets (dental dams or ordinary plastic wrap) for cunnilingus, although the latter has failed to achieve the same level of widespread use as condoms.

Answer 2

Ok you should tell her that sex is a feeling shared between two people who love eachother. And if she should ever have sex before marriage, tell her to use protection, all the protection she can find. Yes you can also contract HIV and STDs by oral. Tell her that im 15 and im still a virgin. So there is nothing wrong with waiting to have sex. Oh and tell her to never let a guy rush her into doing intercourse.

Answer 3

Okay, the answer is technically yes. The process is described in the post above me. However, I would like to share a personal story:

I had A LOT of oral sex before I lost my virginity. With lots of partners. It was always consentual and it was always mutually enjoyable. One day I watched this stupid episode of Dr. Phil where he talked about contracting STDs from oral sex. The next week I went to my local family planning clinic, laid my cards on the table, and said I wanted to be tested for STDs. The nurse told me that realistically, the chances of my contracting anything were so miniscule that the clinic had a policy of not performing STD test on virgins.

I figured that if our sexual health professionals aren't worried about me contracting STDs, why should I be? To this day I practice safe sexual intercourse but unprotected oral sex. I am 100% STD-free.

Answer 4

Good adequate you are going to need to tell her that intercourse is a sense shared among 2 men and women who love eachother. And if she's going to need to ever have intercourse earlier than marriage, inform her to utilize security, the whole safeguard she will probably be capable to discover. Yes that you might additionally agreement HIV and STDs by way of oral. Tell her that im 15 and im nonetheless a virgin. So there's not anything improper with ready to have intercourse. Oh and tell her to beneath no instances allow a person rush her into doing sex.

Answer 5

While the risk of getting HIV from oral sex is much lower than having anal or vaginal intercourse, the risk still exists.While the risk of getting HIV from oral sex is low, other sexually transmitted diseases can be easily transmitted by oral sex.

The best way to minimize your risk of HIV or STDs is to use a condom each and every sexual contact... even during oral sex.

Answer 6

Where are all these ignorant stupid @$$ people coming from? HELL YES you can contract HIV via oral sex, however the chance of this is not as high as the chances of catching it through penetration sex. Use a dental damn or a condom if you're not sure about what your sucking/licking.....

Answer 7

sturdy sufficient you will would desire to tell her that intercourse is a feeling shared between 2 persons who love eachother. And if she would have the ability to would desire to ever have intercourse till now marriage, tell her to hire risk-free practices, the entire risk-free practices she would have the ability to be waiting to locate. sure which you additionally can settlement HIV and STDs via oral. tell her that im 15 and im nevertheless a virgin. So there's no longer something incorrect with waiting to have intercourse. Oh and tell her to under no situations enable a guy rush her into doing intercourse.

Answer 8

HIV can be contracted through blood and saliva. If there are open sores, then you can get it. Since both the penis and vagina have openings then saliva can be passed through both. Check a Health site to find more info and ideas to talk to your daughter.

Answer 9

no, you cannot contract a HIV through oral sex but you can get deseases like genital warts... umm about educating yourself... http://www.realsexedfacts.com/index.htm this is a site that is bug free that can help explain alot about both sexes and will help put things into words that your daughter will understand


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