When a girl gives a guy oral sex is the girl more likely to catch an STD than the guy or is the risk equal?

Question

It seems logical to me that infections would travel more easily from guys to girls when girls give guys oral sex, but I can't find anything about this on the Internet.

It's surprising how little most people know about STDs, perhaps then it's unsurprising how they're on the increase!

I appreciate all the answers below, but some of you are sure it's equal, some of you are sure it's not, and I'm still left unsure!

Perhaps I'll consult my doctor, but I fear they will only give the advice many have given below: to use a condom! This is fine in theory, but have you tried used a condom for oral sex??? You can't feel a thing!! Not a reasonable sollution to my mind (or body).

The most sensible solution so far seems to be to not worry too much, and get checked (and if necessary treated) regularly.

Answer 1

Kids today are so worried about STDs.
They're just a part of life, and they add flavor to the experience! Don't overthink a perfectly wonderful activity.
A mouthful of semen contains almost 50% of a young lady's daily protein requirements.

Answer 2

The only way she can give him an infection is if she already has an infection in her mouth (like Gonorrhea, Herpes, or Trich) or has an open sore and a viral infection (such as the HIV/AIDS virus.)

Several infections can be transmitted from the person receiving oral sex to the person giving. Having an open sore in the mouth increases this risk. It's best to use a condom during oral sex, even though the risk of transmitting HIV is low, many other infections are very easy to get in the mouth.

The best option generally, is to be tested annually for all STDs, including HIV/AIDS, and to use condoms if you do not know your partner's status.

Answer 3

EQUAL
PROTECTION IS POSSIBLE FOR ORAL SEX

For oral sex on a woman, use a latex barrier (a small sheet of latex which acts a barrier between the vagina or anus and mouth) to prevent spreading HIV or other STIs. Latex barriers (known as 'dental dams') are available at some UK pharmacies and can be purchased online.

Condoms should be used when performing oral sex on a man. Some people complain that condoms have a rubbery taste and lessen the sensation on the penis, so using thinner or flavoured ones may help. Also, using a small amount of lubricant inside the condom could help increase sensation - but only use water-based lubricants on latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly will weaken them.

Stay safe protect your life and fertility

Answer 4

Good question.

It depends entirely on the STD and the health conditions of the participants.

Let's look at couple A:

She contracted genital herpes in her teens when she was raped at a party. He has had limited experience with STDs, having picked up a case of the clap while he was in the army, but got it taken care of after it broke out on him.

In this case, if they stick to her going down on him and never progress farther then that, the chances are remote that either of them is going to contract anything from one another.

Couple B:

She's a nurse practitioner and has recently been in contact with a patient who is HIV positive. He is a bartender, and is currently testing negative for all STDs, however at this time he has a small wound on his genitalia incurred while throwing a rowdy patron out.

In this instance, chances are that neither of them are in any danger no matter what they do, so long as they don't bring any more disease factors into the picture.

Couple C:

He is a longshoreman with a penchant for celebrating payday in a local brothel. He's currently positive for gonorrhea and genital herpes. She is a prostitute and is currently HIV positive, as well as exhibiting secondary breakout herpes simplex (oral).

These two are almost *definitely* going to transmit, and oddly enough, the chances are about equal for both, although if there is a skew, it's going to be in his favor to contract.

She's got open sores on and in her mouth, he has open sores on his genitalia. They're not just trading on one side of the fence, if you catch my drift.

So.

The short answer is this: before you do the deed, both of you should have current STD tests in hand. Make sure you know what you're getting into.

Answer 5

It is more difficult to receive an STD through oral sex than through other forms of sexual contact. Saliva is a bad transmitter for these kinds of diseases, although it does occasionally carry them. It is more likely that the 'giver' or the oral sex would receive an STD from you than vice versa. Best thing to do is check with your partner before hand, and if you still have your worries have them and yourself get tested at your doctors office.

Answer 6

I find this quite a silly question actually. No reflection on you, but as you say people know so little.

The chances are equal. Both male and female mouths are the same and obviously our sexual "openings" are different, but that does not have any factor in it. If you carry an STI/STD then it can be caught either way. Sexual fluids are produced by all of us, and they are released during sexual proceedings.

Answer 7

Think about what you just said.If the girl gets an STD ,then the guy must already have it.YOU MUST HAVE A BUILT UP TRUST FOR SOME DEGREE OF SAFETY.Remember,trust no-one. You have a greater risk if there is an open scratch or sore or rash,anything showing blood.

Answer 8

I'm a medical technician in the Marines and I can tell you the risk is about 100 times greater for the girl if she is performing ONLY oral sex.In that case the guy's risk is VERY VERY small.If they are having conventional unprotected sex,the risk is about equal.

Answer 9

the one performing oral sex is succeptable to getting an STD. although the person receiving isnt completely safe either. If the giver already has an STD and there is an open wound in his/her mouth he/she can then spread the virus to the receiver. that isnt the same in eache scenario - it varies depending on the virus ; herpes is something topical HIV is something in the bloodstream.

Answer 10

STD'S make all sex a bad bad thing. Go solo or risk your health and don't go searching for information that better helps your denial of this.

Answer 11

both exqual realy because both fluids are going into the mouth wich ever way around it is well its easier for lasses not to catch it coz they can mak the lads were flavoured condoms if ya worried bout that or out.