Can one catch Hiv from oral sex?
Although it is possible to become infected with HIV through oral sex, the risk of becoming infected in this way is much lower than the risk of infection via unprotected sexual intercourse with a man or woman. When giving oral sex to a man (sucking or licking a man’s penis) a person could become infected with HIV if infected semen came into contact with damaged and receding gums, or any cuts or sores they might have in their mouth. Giving oral sex to a woman (licking a woman’s vulva or vagina) is also considered relatively low risk. Transmission could take place if infected sexual fluids from a woman got into the mouth of her partner. The likelihood of infection might be increased if there is menstrual blood involved or if the woman is infected with another sexually transmitted disease. The likelihood of either a man or a woman becoming infected with HIV as a result of receiving oral sex is extremely low, as saliva does not contain infectious quantities of HIV.
No, Well if you did it would be extremely rare, HIV can generally only be contracted through close contact of the *lower* end, can’t say that there’s zero risk, because there are a few cases of HIV infection in people who have no other known risk factors for HIV. The risk appears to be higher if you have cuts or sores in your mouth. Risk also appears to increase with the amount of your partner’s fluids that contact your mouth and throat. If there is blood in these fluids, that probably increases the risk as well. Anyway, I hope this answers your question!
